Team Leader Pathways

Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Engagement and Family Services now has the following vacancy:
Team Leader Pathways (Re-advertised)
Full-time, 38 hours a week
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the Role
To provide strong cultural leadership to a team of practitioners to ensure culturally safe and responsive case management to support Aboriginal children, youth and families that access Early Years, Family & Care Services.
This role is responsible for day-to-day program requirements including
supervision
performance management
monitoring compliance, progress and performance
preparation of regular reports on program activities, outcomes, challenges, and achievements.
This role reports directly to the Program Manager, Care Services and is responsible for supporting the Program Manager to fulfil the requirements and responsibilities relevant to the role including Aboriginal ways of working, quality and compliance, and the strategic direction of Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative.
Care Packages programs include,
Targeted Care Packages (TCP)
Better Futures
About You
To be successful, you must have the following knowledge and skills.
Diploma in Community Services, Social Work or a similar discipline.
Demonstrated leadership experience that promotes a healthy work environment and attains best possible culturally safe and responsive outcomes for Aboriginal children, youth and families.
Demonstrated sound investigative and assessment skills regarding child safety and the ability to lead staff in identifying and responding to safety concerns.
A demonstrated knowledge and clear understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
A sound ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and compliance at all times
Knowledge of the local Aboriginal community and culture and the role Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative provides in the Goulburn region.
Demonstrated understanding of factors that influence the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people and their families.
Demonstrated intake and assessment skills, to manage referrals and allocate to practitioners
Demonstrated understanding of the stages of development of children and youth and factors that can impede a child's development; including indicators and patterns of behaviors that lead to cumulative harm
What Rumbalara Offer:
Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award Level 6 - Pay Point 1-3 (based on qualifications and experience).
Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part-time or Full-time employees.
Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance where applicable.
Professional development opportunities and support you to grow in your career.
Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
Access to fleet vehicles to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
*To ensure a safe and supportive environment, and to maintain compliance with state Laws the successful applicants must undergo comprehensive reference checks and provide a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination status.
Please apply though this link - RUM_MER21p/Home/Index#
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To apply, please submit the following:
Who your mob/clan is.
A summary of your previous experience and/or qualifications
2. Adress the Key Selection Criteria (outlined in the position description)
* Please attach cover letter and key selection criteria together in the portal.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications close:Monday 25th August 2025
This is an "Indigenous Only" role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12.
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