Team Leader

• Exciting full time, ongoing position in our Youth Care program based in Townsville QLD
• Join a nationally recognized and growing provider of Child Protection and Mental Health Services
• $51.00 p/h (SCHADS 5B) + Super+ Salary Packaging + 17.5% Leave loading

About this program:

Wellways, within the North Queensland, Townsville region, offers our young people in care the opportunity to obtain skills for life, independence and become engaged members of the community whilst in a supportive environment. We achieve these goals together by supporting and working with our youth, their families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives.

About this role:

At Wellways, we're dedicated to supporting children and young people through high-quality out-of-home care services guided by Child Safety Principles. Our Youth Care Program provides safe, supportive and nurturing environments where young people can heal, grow and thrive.

We're looking for a Team Leader to join our passionate team. In this leadership role, you'll combine hands on support for young people with the opportunity to mentor and guide a team of Support Workers, shaping the future of trauma-informed care in your community.

• Supporting a small case load of young people through case management and coordination, making sure their care plans are met with compassion and consistency.
• Guiding and mentoring Youth Care Support Workers, helping them grow their skills and confidence.
• Creating and reviewing cultural and transitional plans that set young people up for their next steps in life.
• Leading by example by instilling a proactive, child-focused, trauma-informed culture across your team.
• Collaborating with the Department, families and community supports to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Participating in the after-hours on-call roster, providing stability and reassurance when it matters most.

About you:

You're a natural leader with a passion for developing and mentoring a team, and you have the ability to connect with young people while advocating for their needs. Highly organised, you can balance case management, team supervision and quality assurance all while demonstrating resilience, empathy and a commitment to continual learning and reflection.

What you need:

• Minimum Certificate 4 in a recognised area or must be actively working towards a qualification
• Driver's License
• Police clearance - less than 12 months old
• Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check/Yellow Card
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
• Completed Hope and Healing Framework Foundation Training - this will be supplied by Wellways if needed
• First Aid certificate

Desirable:

• Experience working with youth/trauma/complex needs
• Demonstrated Team Leadership skills
• Excellent administration skills
• Mental Health experience

What we will offer you…

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Cultural Leave where applicable
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Please ensure you submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

To view the full Position Description click APPLY
 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Kylie Rizos at

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. 
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

Job Description SummaryLead, mentor and empower young people while supporting a passionate team in delivering trauma-informed, child-safe care with Wellways.Culture

We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

How to Apply

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.

Applications Close02/11/2025

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