Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative – Family, Care and Early Years now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office:

Team Leader Early Years

Full-time, 38 hours a week – Ongoing

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

About the Role

Help lead a team delivering culturally safe support to Aboriginal children, young people and families. Working closely with the Early Years Services Program Manager, you’ll guide Aboriginal ways of working and support quality, compliance and Rumbalara’s strategic direction.

You’ll work across these Early Years Services programs:

- Connected Beginnings Health and Education
- Koorie Families as First Educators (KFFE)
- Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY)

About You

You’ll bring:

- A Diploma in Leadership, Management, Community Services or a related field.
- Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and leading a team to create a culturally safe and healthy workplace.
- Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community and culture.
- An understanding of the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
- A clear understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.




- Experience leading a team and managing conflict.

For the full role requirements, please refer to the attached Position Description.

What We Offer:

We value our employees and support their wellbeing, professional growth and work-life balance.

Advantages include:

- Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award: L6PP1 – L6PP3 based on experience and qualifications.
- Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
- 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.
- Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
- Access to a free and confidential Employee 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.

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check, Victorian driver licence, and Confirmation of Aboriginality.

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

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📌 Team Leader Early Years (Mooroopna)
🏢 Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
📍 Mooroopna