Team Leader - Aboriginal Therapeutic Programs
Lead a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed therapeutic programs for Aboriginal women within a correctional environment.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact by supporting rehabilitation, strengthening cultural identity, and improving long-term outcomes for women involved in the justice system.
What's on Offer
Lead a highly experienced therapeutic team within a specialist corrections setting
Opportunity to shape culturally safe, trauma-informed service delivery
Work alongside Elders, multidisciplinary professionals and community partners
Ongoing professional development and leadership support
Meaningful role focused on rehabilitation, healing and positive change
The Role
As Team Leader, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership to a team delivering culturally responsive therapeutic, wellbeing and rehabilitation programs within a correctional environment.
You will support staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and culturally safe practice.
Working closely with internal stakeholders, custodial staff, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and community partners, you will ensure programs are delivered consistently, safely and in line with best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, mentoring and operational support to a multidisciplinary therapeutic team
Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred practice across all service delivery
Coordinate therapeutic and healing programs within a correctional setting
Support case planning, advocacy and culturally appropriate engagement with participants
Build strong working relationships with custodial staff, community organisations, Elders and external service providers
Monitor program quality, outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure accurate documentation, reporting and compliance with organisational and legislative requirements




Support staff through supervision, coaching and professional development
Assist with service planning, stakeholder engagement and operational priorities
Contribute to a positive team culture focused on rehabilitation, cultural connection and participant outcomes
About You
You are an experienced people leader with a background in community services, justice, Aboriginal health, alcohol and other drugs, mental health or related human services.
You are passionate about culturally safe practice and understand the importance of rehabilitation, empowerment and self-determination.
You will ideally bring:
Experience leading or coordinating teams within justice, community services, health or human services
Robust understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
Experience supporting complex clients through case management or therapeutic programs
Ability to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
Experience working within quality, compliance and risk management frameworks
Relevant qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Knowledge of the challenges experienced by people involved in the justice system
Understanding of alcohol and other drugs, mental health and social and emotional wellbeing is highly regarded
Special Requirements
This position is a Special Measure under the Equal Opportunity Act **** and is open to female applicants only.
Preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants in recognition of the cultural knowledge and lived experience essential to the role.
Tradewind Australia is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and people with lived experience.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
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📌 Team Leader (Melton)
🏢 Tradewind Australia
📍 Melton