Youth and Family Leadership Position

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAboriginal Full time $110,389 - $112,541
Key Role: Youth and Family Team Leader

This is a pivotal leadership position that demands strong management skills, cultural awareness, and a commitment to supporting Aboriginal families and children.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead and direct the work of Youth and Family Support Workers in case management activities.
  • Maintain high professional standards and advocate for the best interests of each individual child and young person within their family and community context.
  • Provide culturally sensitive supervision, oversight of caseloads, professional development, team building, monitoring, compliance auditing, reporting, data collection, program enhancement, and contribution to ongoing quality improvement.
  • Evaluate and manage risks within the program, ensuring all children and young people have up-to-date safety plans aligned with best practices.
About You:
  • A strong alignment with our organisation's values and purpose.
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with professionals, stakeholders, and the community, upholding principles of Gamadji Balit including cultural identity, family participation, connection to country, mutual respect, and collective responsibility.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures, understanding issues affecting Aboriginal people, and diversity within Aboriginal communities, including staff.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal families and children.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a respectful and clear manner with staff, partners, and clients, including case notes, emails, and reports.
  • Leadership experience in child and family services, providing support, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Familiarity with child and family welfare policies, legislation, and practices, particularly regarding children in Residential Care.
  • High-level organisational skills, including time management, planning, and teamwork.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
  • Leadership experience in Case Management, preferably with young people in Out of Home Care.
  • A relevant qualification in Social Work, Welfare, or related field is required for this role, or equivalent experience. Additional training may be necessary to meet the qualification requirements for Residential Care.
What We Offer:
  • A supportive work environment including comprehensive induction.

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