Team Leader Permanency Support Program

About Us

Family Spirit is on- For- Profit Catholic organisation agency supporting children, carers, and families through trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and permanency-driven care. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we are committed to upholding the dignity of every person and walking with families and children in times of need.

We are focused and committed to making a difference in the community by improving the lives of children, young people and families connected to the care system.

About the role

The Team Leader will guide and coordinate a team of professional Therapeutic Case Managers and Case Managers OOHC who are responsible for delivering high-quality person-centred services to children and young people, their families and carers, using contemporary practices, in any or all of the following areas:

• Foster care and/or after care support
• Voluntary out-of-home care
• OOHC to Adoptions
• Guardianship
• Restoration

The Team Leader will directly coordinate the day-to-day operations and ensuring that staff are well supported, clients' needs are met, and internal and external reporting obligations are fulfilled.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and reflective supervision to a small team of caseworkers.
• Deliver high quality, culturally responsive assessment and case management to children, young people and families within the PSP.
• Promote contemporary case management practice inclusive of cultural planning, positive behavioural support, and permanency strategies.
• Apply trauma-informed principles under an evidence-based practice framework aligned to the ARC, CALM or WEAVE model, and Family Spirit's therapeutic philosophy.
• Facilitate robust and respectful engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including participation in Family Group Conferencing.
• Ensure practice is consistent with current legal and statutory requirements under NSW child protection and adoption legislation.
• Ensuring case work practice is in line with Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) standards.
• Support and contribute to a strong team culture, aligned with Family Spirit's Mission, Vision and Values.

Essential Criteria:

To be a successful candidate, you will have:

• A minimum of a degree in a relevant discipline such as Social Work, Community Services, Teaching, Nursing, Psychology or Family Therapy. Aboriginality is recognised as a valid and valuable qualification.
• A minimum of three years demonstrated management experience in out of home care.
• Demonstrated experience providing case management services to families and children at risk, or children and young people in out-of-home care.
• Proven ability to supervise or mentor staff through individual and/or group-based forums.
• Knowledge and experience in trauma-informed practice and cultural safety.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, mediation capabilities and an understanding of Family Group Conferencing principles.
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation and compliance frameworks related to child protection and adoption in NSW.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current or willingness to obtain a NDIS Worker Check.
• Current valid Driver's Licence and access to a well-maintained vehicle suitable for work use.

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate training in trauma, therapeutic practice, counselling, theology or family systems
• Experience in mentoring, reflective supervision, or informal practice leadership
• Knowledge of ARC, CALM, Circle of Security, or similar relational frameworks
• Cultural humility and experience supporting Aboriginal children, carers, and communities
• Experience in faith-based or values-driven organisations, or a strong personal sense of vocation

Why join Family Spirit?

• Be part of a team grounded in Catholic mission, trauma-informed care, and ethical service
• Work alongside experienced leaders and receive support from clinical, cultural, and safeguarding experts
• Contribute to a values-based culture where formation, reflection, and dignity are prioritised
• Access generous salary packaging, supervision, and professional development
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of children who deserve safety, connection, and belonging

About our benefits

• Access to generous salary packaging (up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free as well as additional meal and entertainment benefits)
• Professional development
• Rostered Day Off each month to support your wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Yearly flu vaccinations

How to apply

Please apply via Seek and include your resume and cover letter addressing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15 October 2025 however we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.

For further details and position description for the role please contact People and Culture via email