team leader family safety

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Justice & Community Services now has the following vacancy at our Shepparton site.

Team Leader Family Safety

Full Time, 38 hours per week – Ongoing

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the Role

To provide strong cultural leadership to a team of practitioners to ensure culturally safe and responsive case management to support multiple family violence programs. This role is responsible for day-to-day program requirements including

• supervision

• performance management

• monitoring compliance, progress and performance

• preparation of regular reports on program activities, outcomes, challenges, and achievements.

This role reports directly to the Program Manager Family Safety and is responsible for supporting the Program Manager to fulfil the requirements and responsibilities relevant to the role including Aboriginal ways of working, quality and compliance, and the Strategic direction of Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative.

About You

Tobe successful, you must have the following knowledge and skills.

Qualifications and Registrations:

• Tertiary qualification in social work, welfare, community services or related field is preferred.

Knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams whilst promoting cultural safety and trauma-informed practice.
• Capacity to make balanced and sound decisions in high-risk and high-pressure situations while managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of The Family Violence Protection Act 2008, Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Risk Management (MARAM) Framework, The Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 VIC, and other relevant legislations.
• A sound ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and compliance at all times.
• Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community and culture and the role Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative provides in the Goulburn region.
• Demonstrated understanding of factors that influence the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people and their families.
• Demonstrated intake and assessment skills, to manage referrals and allocate to practitioners.

What Rumbalara Offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award Level 6 - Pay Point 1-3 (based on qualifications and experience).
• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part-time or Full-time employees.
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance where applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support you to grow in your career.

• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.

• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.

• Access to fleet vehicles to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, successful applicants must undergo comprehensive reference checks and provide a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination status.

To apply, please submit the following:

• An up-to-date Resume

• A cover letter outlining:

• Who your mob/clan is

• A summary of your relevant experience and/or qualifications.

• Provide a written response to the following questions

• Describe your experience leading & supervising staff within a family violence or community services context. How have you built the capacity of your team to provide culturally safe and responsive support?

• Provide an example of how you have supported practitioners meet compliance, reporting, or record-keeping requirements while maintaining high-quality service delivery to clients.

• Outline how you have worked collaboratively with stakeholders and community to ensure the cultural safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal clients and families, including how you manage risk and promote self-determination.

Applications close: Sunday 7th September 2025

This is an "Indigenous Only" role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.