Make a difference in this newly created leadership role as part of our pilot program, Care+.

The Care+ team will deliver the practical supports for foster carer households within a catchment area to support foster carers through flexible, place-based practical and in-home supports. This new service aims to promote placement stability and positive outcomes for carers, children and young people and the Team Leader role will be key in ensuring the program's success.

Your role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager - Practical Supports for Foster Carer Households, the Team Leader will provide day-to-day leadership to a newly established team. This role will provide expert advice and drive service quality, support program innovations and improvements, and foster a culture of compliance.

This position is a contract role working full-time, 38-hours per week, until 30 June 2027.

Your duties will include:

- Program Implementation: Support the development, implementation and evaluation of a new initiative.
- Drive Service Quality: Ensure service quality and implement continuous improvements to the program to encourage sector innovation and client satisfaction
- Relationship Building: Foster positive stakeholder relationships, including Government and non-Government
- Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance and support to your team ensuring staff understand service priorities and have the resources to provide quality service delivery
- Compliance and Reporting: Maintain accurate records in line with reporting requirements and organisational policies and procedures

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A relevant qualification in community services or a related field, or extensive senior-level experience




- Demonstrated experience in community services with the ability to work autonomously and exercise sound skilled judgement
- Proven leadership in program management, policy development, and strategic planning.
- Expert knowledge of community service frameworks, legislation, and best practices
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relations and work effectively with multiple different stakeholders
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
- A valid Positive Notice Blue Card and Yellow Card (No Card, No Start), a National Police Certificate and a current QLD Driver's License

Why Centacare FNQ?

CentacareFNQ is the social services agency of the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, providing services that support individuals, families and communities across Far North Queensland. Our work is guided by our Mission, Vision and Values, and by a strong commitment to service, dignity and social justice.

Our vision is of an inclusive and resilient community, strengthened by our shared purpose to make a positive difference together.

Here your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is supported. As part of our team, you can enjoy:

- Attractive Remuneration Structure: Full-time contract until 30 June 2027
- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900, plus $2,649 Meal Entertainment Cap per year to increase your take-home pay (superannuation may be paid in addition, subject to ATO limits).
- Generous Leave Package: Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), plus the option to purchase up to two additional weeks each year.
- Gift Day: Enjoy an additional paid day off following Boxing Day if it falls on your usual workday.
- Professional Development: Tailored leadership development, peer collaboration opportunities, and access to sector training.
- Values-Based Culture: Join a supportive, mission-driven organisation that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion, and community impact.

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