Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 5th Aug 2020
Professional 3 (Remuneration Package Range $119,794 - $133,973)
Northern Region - Big Rivers Child Protection
Katherine
Ongoing vacancy
Are you considering a Team Leaders role as your next career move in Child Protection? If so we would love to hear from you.
Territory Families works with families, individuals and stakeholders to create stronger communities where children experience safe, healthy and happy childhoods, women and men from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds have equal opportunities, and senior Territorians are appreciated and respected.
As Team Leader, Big Rivers in our Katherine office, you will provide leadership and supervision to a team of professional staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services to vulnerable children, families and communities. This involves undertaking statutory responsibilities and exercising delegations under the Care and Protection of Children Act, and ensuring the accurate and timely recording of information on the client information and case management systems.
To be successful, you require an Australian tertiary qualification, eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body; sound understanding of the principles and functions of supervising staff in the delivery of statutory and non-statutory welfare services, and highly developed professional skills in conducting strength bases assessments, developing and delivering effective interventions and applying best practice principles.
In addition, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, family and community structures, and the ability to communicate and work in a culturally safe manner.
In return, you will be offered support to grow and develop your career, excellent progression opportunities, competitive salary, market allowance and the opportunity to make a positive difference to children and their families in the Big Rivers region. If successful, you may be entitled to receive relocation assistance.
For a confidential discussion please contact: Bianca Harris on 08 8973 8600 or [email protected].
Quote vacancy number: 2876
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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