Team Leader

1 day ago

Brookvale New South Wales, Australia Burdekin Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

Burdekin is an independent not-for-profit organisation supporting young people and their families to prevent homelessness, provide safe housing, and promote wellbeing.

We believe every young person deserves to feel safe and have a home so they can be empowered to fulfil their potential.

Our vision: Young lives, lived to their full potential.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader – Out of Home Care to oversee the day-to-day operations of our residential homes.

You will ensure homes are safe, compliant, and client-focused while leading a team that delivers high-quality, therapeutic support to young people.

Working closely with the Regional Manager, Case Manager and Therapeutic Specialist, you'll create stable, nurturing environments where young people can learn, socialise, and build independent living skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain high standards of house management and operational compliance
  • Develop, monitor and update staffing rosters, including managing vacancies
  • Ensure care aligns with Burdekin's Therapeutic Framework and best-practice, client-centred approaches
  • Coordinate all residential activities to ensure a safe, positive and stable environment
  • Lead, mentor and support Youth Workers in implementing Behaviour Support Plans, Case Plans, and policies
  • Manage house budgets, records and reporting requirements
  • Organise and attend fortnightly team meetings
  • Oversee individual programs and case plans for young people

What We Offer

  • Salary packaging with generous pre-tax benefits
  • An additional wellbeing leave day each year
  • Free, independent counselling service
  • Staff discounts on a range of products and services
  • A supportive, inclusive team that values your contribution

Essential Criteria

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services or related field
  • Experience managing or operating home-based community services
  • Proven leadership and rostering experience
  • Experience working with children and young people in Out of Home Care
  • Ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster
  • Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current driver's licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Join Us

If you're a passionate leader dedicated to empowering young people and making a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you

Apply now to become part of a supportive organisation where your work truly matters.

Burdekin is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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