Team Leader – Foster and Kinship Care - Ipswich

Queensland - Ipswich ( Please note that there will be another advertisement for Team Leaders in Toowoomba as we are recruiting in both areas)

SCHADS Award Level 7.1 | $124,744.88 per annum + superannuation & salary packaging

Are you an experienced leader passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families? Join OzChild and help strengthen foster and kinship care services across Queensland.

At OzChild, we believe every child deserves to be safe, supported and given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Team Leader to support the delivery and continuous improvement of our General Foster and Kinship Care program.

About the role

Working closely with the Foster and Kinship Care Program Manager, you will provide leadership, operational oversight and practice guidance to support high-quality services for children, young people, carers and families.

You will supervise two direct reports, strengthen service delivery and build effective relationships with government departments, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing leadership, supervision, coaching and professional development to your team.
- Supporting foster and kinship carers and advocating for positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Providing practice guidance, reviewing carer assessments and participating in internal assessment panels.
- Supporting quality assurance, safeguarding, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.
- Building strong relationships with Child Safety, government departments and community partners.
- Contributing to service development, business planning and new initiatives across Queensland.
- Participating in the second-level on-call roster.





About you

You are a confident and collaborative leader who can balance operational priorities with a strong commitment to child safety, quality care and positive outcomes for families.

You will bring:

- A relevant bachelor's degree and significant leadership and operational management experience.
- Experience leading and developing teams, with strong supervision and performance management skills.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders and building productive professional relationships.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
- An understanding of out-of-home care, foster and kinship care, and evidence-based practice.
- Experience contributing to service improvement, policy development and organisational strategy.
- A commitment to culturally responsive practice and working collaboratively with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.

A postgraduate qualification and experience managing multiple out-of-home care programs will be highly regarded.

You must hold a current driver's licence, have access to reliable transport and be willing to complete the required Working with Children Check and National Police Check, including international checks where applicable.

At OzChild, you will be part of an organisation committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

We offer:

- Salary packaging: Up to $15,900 per annum in tax-free benefits,



plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment, subject to eligibility.
- Additional benefits: Ex-gratia payments at Easter and Christmas, in accordance with organisational arrangements.
- AccessPay: Access to salary packaging support.
- Meaningful work: Help strengthen foster and kinship care services and improve outcomes for children and families.
- Qualified growth: Contribute to service improvement, develop your leadership capability and work collaboratively with experienced professionals.

For further details about the position, please refer to the position description, available on request.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), National Police Check, and any other checks required for the role in Queensland. A current driver's licence and reliable transport may also be required, along with completion of mandatory training.

Why work for OzChild?

At OzChild, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. OzChild is an equal opportunity employer.

OzChild is committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We value Aboriginal cultures, beliefs and values and support career development and self-determination.

OzChild is committed to the safety, wellbeing and best interests of every child and young person. We are a child-safe organisation and are committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

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📌 Team Leader – Foster and Kinship Care - Ipswich (East Ipswich)
🏢 Oz Child
📍 East Ipswich