Team Leader Foster and Kinship Care Service Cape York

4 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia CHURCHES OF CHRIST Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Team Leader

Foster and Kinship Care Service, Cape York

Permanent, Full-time Opportunity

Hourly Rate: $55 to $58 based on relevant experience.

About the Role

As the Team Leader, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality services to children, youth, and families in statutory care. You'll provide practice oversight, mentoring, and operational leadership to ensure safe, inclusive, and effective service delivery for our Cape York Team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee intake, assessment, and care planning processes
  • Supervise and mentor support workers and practitioners
  • Collaborate with families, carers, and external stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with child protection legislation and best practice
  • Promote culturally safe services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and service innovation
  • Participate in after-hours and on-call support as required

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident, values-driven leader who thrives in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

You'll bring:

  • A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or related field.
  • At least 3 years' experience in child protection or youth/family services.
  • Experience leading a team in a care or support setting.
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and child development.
  • Demonstrated understanding of child protection and out-of-home care systems, including familiarity with Child Protection Act 1999 and DFV legislation.
  • Experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, children, young people, families and communities in an organisational context.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • A current driver's licence.
  • A current National Police Certificate, Working with Children (Blue Card), Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or ability to acquire.

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care.

Benefits of Working for Us

At Churches of Christ, we offer more than just a job — we provide meaningful work with real rewards:

  • Boost Your Take-Home Pay

    As a not-for-profit, you can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. —
  • Up to $15,900 on everyday expenses (e.g. rent, groceries, bills)
  • Up to $2,649 on meals and entertainment
  • Find out what salary packaging means for you click here.
  • Five weeks of annual leave, with the option to purchase more.
  • Additional Paid Day Off per fortnight.
  • Employee Assistance Program?for confidential support.
  • Retail & Health Discounts

    Save with our partner network, including: JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Bupa Health, and many more

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to Make a Difference – Apply Now

If you're ready to lead with heart and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Visit to learn more about us. "Click the Apply Button". For further inquiries, contact Justin Elstob,

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.

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