About the Position

We are excited to welcome a passionate Team Leader to join our Kowanyama Safehouse team in Far North Queensland. This is your opportunity to make a real difference by creating a safe, supportive environment for children awaiting reunification or placement. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead day-to-day operations, ensure the house is physically and emotionally secure, and guide your team in delivering a therapeutic family reunification service model. You’ll also step up as part of our on-call roster, providing after-hours and weekend support when needed.

If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills, commitment, and experience to a role that truly matters, join us to help kids heal from trauma, and lead happy lives.

• Level 5 SCHCADS Award.
• Salary range: $100,784 - $105,350 + Superannuation.
• Full-time, Government funded opportunity until 31 December 2026 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embed the Hope and Healing Framework in all aspects of care by leading and supporting the team to deliver consistent, trauma-informed and culturally safe practices that meet the individual needs of each child.
• Lead and foster a safe, structured and nurturing home environment that promotes belonging, strengthens relationships, and supports children to maintain meaningful connections with their family, community and culture.
• Provide strong team leadership, coaching and supervision to Residential Support Workers, guiding performance, building capability, and role modelling best-practice care in line with the Hope and Healing Framework and organisational standards.
• Work in partnership with the Program Coordinator to support the effective day-to-day operations of the house, including maintaining a safe and organised environment, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure high-quality, child-focused care delivery by leading the team to meet the emotional, physical, cultural, educational and developmental needs of each child in a consistent and responsive manner.

Please click 'Apply now' to read the full position description for more information.

About You

• Hold or be completing a diploma or degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services).
• Maintain essential certifications: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training highly regarded.
• Demonstrated skills and experience working within a trauma informed framework.
• Experience in mentoring of employees through challenging situations to ensure children in the house are given the best level of care.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
• Current driver’s licence.

About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

You will have access to:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Extra leave, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
• Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
• Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer 2023–24 and 2025–26 by the Diversity Council Australia.

How to Apply

Click on ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received, therefore, please apply as soon as possible before the closing date.

Please include:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

Contact

For more information, please contact Priscilla Coleman (Program Coordinator): 0419 680 234 or [email protected] using the subject line: SafeKIDS Team Leader - Kowanyama enquiry via EthicalJobs.