Job Description

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Family, Care & Early Years

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Team Leader Out of Home Care

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Full-time, 38 hours a week

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This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Prospect Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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About the Role

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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.

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About You

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To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

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You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

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Minimum Diploma in Community Services with relevant experience in leadership/management role.

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Ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and compliance.

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Ability to lead and motivate program teams, set goals and monitor performance.

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Proven planning, organisation, management & supervision skills, including experience in similar role.

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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.

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Demonstrated assessment skills, the ability to manage referrals, liaise with providers and an ability to effectively apply case support practices.

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An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

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Ensure program compliance with the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing requirements for Home Base Care in Victoria.

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What We Offer:

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Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.

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Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 6 – pay point 1 to pay point 3 (based on qualifications and experience).

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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.

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Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.

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Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.

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Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.

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Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

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You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.

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Applications close: Sunday 30th of August 2026

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This is an "Indigenous Only" role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.

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