CQID is experiencing enormous organisational growth across all services and seeking suitable candidates for a range of positions.
CQID is one of the largest employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Central Queensland region.
Offering a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community across Rockhampton, Emerald, Longreach, Woorabinda, Gladstone, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.
A new organisational structure, designated HR team and the implementation of a new Workforce Strategy.
Striving to support employees on their career journey is a priority and contributes us to being an Employer of Choice.
Purpose of the Position
The Team Leader's primary role is to support the Manager to recruit, assess and train suitable carers and provide monitoring and support of placements to ensure the needs of children in care are being met.
Responsibilities and Duties
Lead the Fraser Coast Foster and Kinship Care Team
Manage the intake and assessment of potential carers
Monitor caseloads and case plans and ensure clients are progressing towards goals
Provide leadership to staff on service delivery to clients, allocation of internal resources to service delivery and support staff development by providing relevant advice to the Manager
Develop and maintain positive and skilled relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Be accountable for achieving targets, including indicators that support service delivery and CQID strategic and operational plans
Provide supervision to Foster and Kinship Care placement support workers




Participate and contribute to the organisation's compliance obligations under the ISO ****:**** Quality Management System and Health Standards Quality Systems (HSQS)
At all times work within CQID's Workplace Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Other responsibilities as directed by the Manager
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate capability in the following areas:
Essential
Holds a current C Class Queensland Driver's Licence
Current Working with Children Check, "Blue Card"
Holds or is willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR Certificate
Higher Certificate of Education or minimum three years working in Child Protection field
Desirable
Tertiary qualifications in Human Services
Qualifications or knowledge related to Child Protection
Experience at successfully leading and developing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
Experience at successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Experienced in client engagement and case collaboration
Skills and Attributes
Essential
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage –
[Note: Non-Indigenous applicants will only be considered if no suitable Indigenous candidates are attracted in the first round of applicants]
Competent in use of Microsoft Office software
Physical ability to undertake job responsibilities
Ability to communicate effectively; spoken and written
Self-starter, motivated and able to self-manage work tasks
Strong connection to and knowledge of local Indigenous Community
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📌 Team Leader - Foster & Kinship Care (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Central Queensland Indigenous Development
📍 Hervey Bay