Team Leader

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Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this role as per Section 50D Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Please do not apply unless you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation, and training services: in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

About the Services

Yirra Dandjoo, delivered by Centrecare in partnership with the Waalitj Foundation, provides culturally appropriate psychosocial, family and peer support to vulnerable children and young people with serious mental health and neurodevelopmental issues who are in contact with, or are at-risk of contact with, the justice system. Holistic case management support is provided to children, young people and their families both in the community and in detention. The overall goal is to reduce the risk of reoffending in the context of mental illness in consultation and collaboration with other service providers, including the Child Adolescent Forensic Service (CAFS).

The Role

The Team Leader 50D role provides day-to-day clinical and cultural support to a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary team of Centrecare and Waalitj Foundation staff, ensuring high quality service delivery consistent with Centrecare's Therapeutic Framework. The position is full time hours and based in Northbridge.

We are seeking someone who is deeply committed to their work and driven to support both staff and clients. The ideal candidate will bring a therapeutic, evidence-based approach to practice, along with experience supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and their families experiencing mental health challenges and involvement in, or risk of, serious offending. Leadership and staff supervision experience are essential.

A few specifics:

• Provide clinical and cultural support to staff on complex cases.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and funding bodies.
• Draft reports, review statistics, and contribute to management board reports.
• Provide regular management supervision with staff and group case management reviews.
• Provide training to staff on internal processes.
• Represent the program at stakeholder and funding meetings.

What we are looking for:

We are interested in a strong leader and communicator with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Management on long term goals. Someone that can mentors staff, build team capability, and promote a solutions-focused mindset across the team.

To be successful, you will need:

• Qualifications in Psychology, Social Work/Sciences, Justice, or a related field.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs, including intake, assessment, and case management.
• Understanding of culturally appropriate, strength-based service delivery approaches.
• In-depth understanding of community services and trauma-informed practice.
• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering culturally safe, high-quality services.
• Strong skills in report writing, case coordination, and tender writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Justice Clearance via a National Criminal History Record Check.

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package (SCHADS Level 6).
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Extra 5 days leave per year.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Comprehensive training and professional development.
• Clinical and Management Supervision.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Medibank Private.
• Study leave of five hours per week after two years of service.
• Twelve weeks paid maternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be direct to our portal. To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if the selection criteria is submitted.

Position Closes: 25 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed. Should you have any queries please contact Michelle Angell, Human Resources Lead on for a confidential discussion.

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.