Join an organisation that achieves real outcomes for children, young people and their families.

At OzChild we are on a journey to discover and apply new approaches and best practices to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable Australians through the programs and services we deliver. This is achieved through collaboration. We provide solutions that improve outcomes for our clients. Our approach is strategic and agile as well as being systemic and forward-thinking.

As the organisation aims to strengthen our impact through evidence-based programs, the OzChild leadership team has committed to developing, training and evolving our people as enablers to achieving our strategic objective to grow and disrupt the sector.

Bruce, ACT $125,000 - $135,000 / Year FP - Full time Permanent

TEAM LEADER – FOSTER CAREBruce ACT

At OzChild, we believe every child and young person deserves to be safe, respected and nurtured to reach their full potential.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Team Leader to join our Foster Care team in the ACT. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by leading a dedicated team supporting children, young people, foster carers and families.

If you are an experienced leader with a strong background in child protection, out-of-home care and foster care practice, this is an opportunity to bring your leadership, knowledge and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

About the role

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will provide leadership, direction and support to the Foster Care team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accountable and responsive services.

You will play an important role in strengthening service delivery, developing team capability and ensuring children and young people's safety, wellbeing and best interests remain at the centre of all decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead, support and supervise a team, building capability, collaboration and a positive team culture.
- Oversee foster care service delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory, funding and organisational requirements.




- Support the implementation of the ACT Together Carer Strategy.
- Oversee the recruitment, assessment and training of foster carers.
- Provide guidance, advice and support to staff and carers in complex situations.
- Monitor service performance, quality outcomes, budgets and resource allocation.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, quality responses and risk management.
- Build effective relationships with government departments, Aboriginal agencies, community organisations and other key stakeholders.
- Support the Program Manager in the ongoing development and performance of the program.

About you

You are a confident and collaborative leader who understands the complexities of foster care and out-of-home care. You bring a strong commitment to child-centred practice and the ability to support and develop a team working in a complex service environment.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
- Strong knowledge and experience within child protection and out-of-home care systems.
- Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
- Demonstrated experience in complex family assessments and risk assessment.
- Experience in foster carer recruitment, assessment and training.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory requirements and practice frameworks.
- Highly developed communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in program development, policy implementation and continuous improvement.
- Strong decision-making skills, resilience, accountability and professional integrity.

Qualifications

A Degree in Social Work/Psychology or equivalent qualification recognised in Australia





A current driver's licence and access to reliable transport are required.

At OzChild, your work has purpose. You'll be part of an organisation committed to creating positive and lasting change for children, young people and families.

OzChild offers

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- Additional ex-gratia payments at Easter and Christmas.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, young people and families.
- A supportive and collaborative working workplace.

Safety screening

OzChild is committed to child safety. Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant safety screening, including National and International Police Checks (where applicable) and Working with Children Checks relevant to the state or territory of employment.

All employees are required to complete mandatory organisational and program-specific training upon commencement.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.

OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity to fully participate in the process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of diverse gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

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📌 Team Leader Foster Care ACT (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 OzChild
📍 Australian Capital Territory