Team Leader, First Nations Family Support Team

**Working with the Community Services Directorate (CSD)**:
**This is an identified position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Persons.**

Are you interested in a career that makes a meaningful contribution to people's lives?

Working with CSD offers you the opportunity to contribute to achieving our vision to empower people to meet their full potential and enable the development and growth of inclusive, vibrant and strong communities. Our responsibilities cover a wide range of human service functions in the ACT, including; multicultural affairs, public and community housing services, children, youth and family support, seniors, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, homelessness programs, women, community engagement, domestic and family violence support, and community disaster recovery.

At CSD we value our people and the significant contribution they make to our success in supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT. Our culturally responsive selection process reflects this focus and is structured to not only have you share with us what you can do, but also who you are.

As a CSD employee you have access to generous remuneration and leave entitlements and a range of role appropriate flexible working options. You will also have opportunities to participate in effective learning and development options, along with diverse career pathways which will stretch and grow your capability. In addition, you will have the opportunity to join other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working in various areas of the directorate who can provide a cultural safe environment, share cultural values and undertake yarns to support your development.

**About the role**:
The First Nations Support Team are focussed on working in partnership with families, the community and Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) colleagues to deliver the best possible life outcomes for First Nations children, young people and families. Our work is underpinned by best practice and culturally responsive child centred case management and coordination functions, including facilitating case conferences. The First Nations Support Team has responsibility for oversight, management, and direction of the day-to-day operations requiring cultural services across CYPS.

The CYPP4 Team Leader role, First Nations Family Support Team will be focused on providing strong leadership and mentoring to a multidisciplinary team who strive to deliver best practices in culturally safe family support for First Nations children, young people, families, and communities.

The Team Leader will also provide leadership in collaborative practice with First Nations children, young people, families, and government and non-government agencies to facilitate improved outcomes within a statutory framework. Your strong cultural competency skills will contribute to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in the ACT.

**Eligibility/other Requirements**:
1.This is a designated position in accordance with s42, _Discrimination Act 1991_ and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.
2.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience in child protection and/or youth justice. **Please note**:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.
3.At least five (5) years of practical experience working with children, young people and their carers or families.
4.Current (c class) driver's licence is essential.
5.Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).

**Note**:A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

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