Strong In Family and Culture Team Leader (Rockhampton and Emerald)
Rockhampton, Queensland ****, Australia • A$85,****** - A$92,*****
Full time Permanent Entry Level
Posted 21 Oct ****
Description
CQID is experiencing enormous organisational growth across all services and seeking suitable candidates for a range of positions.
CQID is one of the largest employers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Central Queensland region.
Offering a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community across Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Longreach, Maryborough and Woorabinda.
A new organisational structure, designated HR team and the implementation of a new Workforce Strategy.
Striving to support employees on their career journey is a priority and contributes us to being an Employer of Choice.
Purpose of the Position
This role takes responsibility for leading a team to finding family and kin to connect and reunify disconnected children, by executing and continually improving the Strong in Family & Culture Family Finding and Reunification procedures
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Responsibilities and Duties
Provide leadership to the Strong in Family & Culture (SFC) team in all aspects related to family finding and reunification
Using a variety of processes and mechanisms, diligently and proactively research, identify, locate and engage additional family, kin and significant others in the
Develop individualised family finding and reunification plans for approval by the Manager, and implement the plans to achieve timely results
Maintain excellent family finding (including genograms) and reunification client and family records, and report on progress and outcomes.




Establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with colleagues, families and stakeholders
Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and standards in relation to practice.
Provide leadership and support to Strong in Family and Culture team members as appropriate for a Team Leader
Work always to advance the reputation of CQID and undertake additional relevant duties as required
Participate and contribute to the organisation's compliance obligations under the ISO ****:**** Quality Management System and Human Services Quality Standards (HSQS)
At all times work within CQID's Workplace Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
Other responsibilities as directed by the Manager/Executive Officer
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate capability in the following areas:
Qualifications and Experience
Holds a current C Class Queensland Drivers Licence
Current Working with Children Check, 'Blue Card'
Holds or is willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR Certificate
Experience at successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Qualifications or knowledge relating to Child Protection
Experienced in client engagement and case collaboration
Ability to work in a culturally safe and competent way




Excellent ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in varying settings such as with families, children, stakeholders and colleagues; both verbal and written
Understanding of Human Services Quality Framework and Quality Assurance Processes
Ability to record information accurately through client management and genogram systems
Skills and Attributes
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage – [Note: Non-Indigenous applicants will only be considered if no suitable Indigenous candidates are attracted in the first round of applicants]
Competent in use of Microsoft Office and client management system software
Physical ability to undertake job responsibilities, including the capacity to travel away from home to achieve family finding and reunification goals
Ability to communicate effectively; spoken and written
Outcome orientated, self-starter, motivated and able to self-manage work tasks and achieve results
Demonstrable capacity to find family and achieve positive outcomes for children and families
Understanding and knowledge of the child protection system
Strong advocate for children, young people and families
Thorough understanding of and ability to practice a strength based and culturally sensitive approach with children/youth, their parents and extended family/kin.
An awareness of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture and society, the issues relating to Aboriginal children and family welfare and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal families.
Strong connection to and knowledge of local Indigenous Community
Knowledge of the Child Protection Act ****
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📌 Strong In Family And Culture Team Leader (Rockhampton And Emerald)
🏢 Central Queensland Indigenous Development
📍 Rockhampton