Kin Care Team Leader

- Lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality support to kin carers.
- Ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements in child protection.
- Engage in strategic planning and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery.
- Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and families.

About South Burnett CTC Inc

South Burnett CTC Inc (CTC) is a proactive, community-focused organisation committed to working together to break down barriers and make a genuine difference for the people in our communities. Guided by our vision of communities across the South Burnett where people have equal opportunity to receive support, participate and feel valued in their everyday life, we deliver services across Foster Care and Residential Care; Family, Youth and Domestic and Family Violence Services; Housing and Homelessness supports; Disability Services; and our Gumnut Place Social Enterprise. Our teams proudly service the South Burnett region, with offices based in Kingaroy, Wondai, Nanango and Murgon.

Our work is grounded in the values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration, which shape how we interact with the people we support, our colleagues and our community partners. CTC actively upholds the Child Safe Standards and embraces the Universal Principle. We are committed to creating and maintaining environments where all children feel safe, respected and empowered. Our practices promote cultural safety and inclusion, with particular focus on supporting and respecting the cultural rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.



This commitment is embedded across all services, policies and organisational behaviours.

Position Overview

The Kin Care Team Leader is a newly created role and is responsible for the leadership, delivery and oversight of the Supporting Kin Service within the Partners in Foster Care team located at Wondai in the South Burnett. This role involves providing operational leadership and advanced practise support to ensure kin carers receive effective assessment, training, and ongoing support. The Team Leader works closely with the Service Manager to contribute to strategic planning and service development while maintaining a manageable caseload.

Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, holding accountability for Supporting Kin Services, managing staff performance, foster a positive team culture, and engage with external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience and knowledge:

- Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in child protection or community services, particularly with kin and foster carers.
- Strong understanding of the Child Protection Act,



out-of-home care frameworks and relevant legislation.
- To have knowledge of the Equipping Kin and Supporting Foster Care Services.
- Ability to work with other Team Leaders in the Partners in Foster Care team.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to creating secure and culturally responsive environments for children and families, with a strong focus on outcomes and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a salary of $58.37 per hour, in line with Level 6 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS), plus access to not for profit salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay.

Additional benefits include:

- Flexible 9-day fortnight, supporting work-life balance; and
- The prospect to work in a supportive, community-focused organisation making a genuine difference

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, we encourage you to apply for the Kin Care Team Leader position at South Burnett CTC and help support positive outcomes for the South Burnett community

To view the position description and apply, visit: https://south-burnett.applynow.net.au/jobs/CTC319

This position is open for ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable candidates will be interviewed and onboarded progressively throughout the recruitment period

📌 Kin Care Team Leader (Wondai)
🏢 South Burnett CTC
📍 Wondai