Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care & Early Years now has the following vacancy:
Team Leader Out of Home Care
Full-time, 38 hours a week
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act ****.
Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the Role
To manage a team of Foster Carer, Kinship First Support and Therapeutic Foster Care Workers delivering intensive case management programs and appropriate responses in a timely manner, for children and carers that are highly vulnerable.
The program has statutory responsibility to respond to and manage the needs of children, their families and carers.
About You
To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Minimum Diploma in Community Services with relevant experience in leadership/management role.
Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and compliance.
Ability to lead and motivate program teams, set goals and monitor performance.
Proven planning, organisation, management & supervision skills, including experience in similar role.
A demonstrated knowledge of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and culture and an understanding of factors that influence the health and wellbeing of young Aboriginal people.
Demonstrated assessment skills, the ability to manage referrals, liaise with providers and an ability to effectively apply case support practices.
An understanding of the Children,



Youth and Families Act ****.
Ensure program compliance with the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing requirements for Home Base Care in Victoria.
What We Offer:
Salary packaging of $15,900
available for Part- or Full-time employees.
Competitive pay and conditions based on
the SCHADS Award
,
Level 6 – pay point 1 to pay point 3 (based on qualifications and experience).
Opportunities for additional incentives,
which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
Career development opportunities and support
to help you grow in your career.
Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program
and more.
Provision of a laptop and mobile phone
to support your work where applicable.
Fleet cars
to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.
Please apply though this link - #!
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If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on
(03) •••• •000
.
To apply, please submit the following:
1. A cover letter that includes:
Stating who your mob/clan is.
Your previous experience and/or qualifications.
2. A current resume.
Applications close: Sunday 30th of August ****
This is an "Indigenous Only" role under Special Measures of the EEO Act ****, Section 12.

📌 Team Leader Out Of Home Care (Shepparton)
🏢 Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
📍 Shepparton