Team Leader

Fixed Term, Full Time (1.0FTE) | Location: Elizabeth Park
- Work with a dynamic and enthusiastic team
- SCHARDS CASH L 6 + Super + Salary packaging

**About the Program**

Centacare’s Next Steps program supports young people aged **16-21** who are preparing to transition from long-term residential care under the guardianship of the Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection (DCP).
Many of these young people face complex challenges, and the program provides **therapeutic and practical support** to help them move toward independent living with confidence.

**The Opportunity**

**Team Leader - Next Steps** to provide supervision, leadership, and support to a multi-disciplinary team working with young people transitioning from care. You’ll oversee the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support that helps young people build independence, strengthen identity, and develop essential life skills.

This role is fixed term till 30 June 2026

In this role, you’ll:

- Lead and mentor a team delivering therapeutic and practical support to young people aged 16-21.
- Oversee case planning, goal setting, and review processes.
- Build strong partnerships with DCP, health, education, and community services.
- Promote inclusive and culturally responsive engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
- Model trauma-informed and strengths-based practice across the team.
- Support evaluation and continuous improvement of the program.

**What you'll bring**:

- Degree in **Social Work** or working towards + related experience.
- Knowledge of **Child Protection Legislation**.
- Experience supporting young people with complex needs.
- Leadership and team management experience.
- Strong interpersonal, consultative, and problem-solving skills.
- Current **DHS Working with Children Check**.
- Current **driver’s licence**.

**It's a bonus if you have**:

- Qualifications in leadership/management.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
- Experience with **Penelope** or similar client management systems.
- Background in providing trauma-responsive therapy.

**Why Join Us?**
- ** Purpose-driven work** - help young people take real steps toward independence.
- ** Supportive team culture** - collaboration, supervision, and professional development are part of the role.
- ** Flexibility** - some out-of-hours and on-call work, but with a focus on balance.
- ** Impact** - be part of shaping a program that evolves with feedback from young people and the community.
- ** PBI salary packaging to** help increase your take home pay
- ** Meal and entertainment card** option available
- Longstanding and reputable organisation
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- ** Health insurance discounts** with Bupa

**About Centacare**

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do.

We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients.

To learn more about us, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.

**Ready Apply.?**

**Closing Date: Monday the 10th of November 2025**

We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don’t wait

To know more about this position in confidence please contact Fatima Krivdic, Manager on 8303 6670

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

With respect, no agencies please.