We are currently seeking a dynamic Team Leader to join our Foster Care Team, and manage a team of Foster Care Case managers and the Foster Care Program.

Bring your unique style to the role and lead with authenticity and passion. Be the change you want to see !

A unique opportunity to showcase your people leadership skills!

The purpose of the position is to support the Program Manager in delivery and performance of the foster care program through the leadership and management of a team and case management activities

What a successful candidate looks like -

• High developed analytical and conceptual skills.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated focus on quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and develop relationships with families, volunteers, professionals, and the wider community.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory provisions and frameworks
• Understanding of theoretical frameworks relevant to children in alternative care.
• Knowledge and application of child protection legislation and practices for children at risk.
• Demonstrated achievement of outcomes through advocacy on behalf of those in need.
• Application of Foster Care Assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training sessions to foster care applicants/foster carers.
• Demonstrated capability in conflict resolution, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the statutory and related service systems as they relate to out of home care.
• Experience working in the Out of Home Care sector highly desirable.
• Experience working with complex families desirable.
• Experience of complex case management working with children, young people, and families.
• Strong problem-solving capability, developing solutions to meet client needs.
• Excellent time management, organised, well developed interpersonal skills
• Sold professional judgement

(Please view the position description for a more in-depth description or the role & skills & experience required to be a successful candidate )

OzChild offers

• Full time Permanent role
• Unique training and professional development journey
• Ex-Gratia days included during Easter and Christmas
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• A collaborative and cohesive working culture
• SCHCADS 7.1 $ 115,062.48 plus super and salary - negotiable upon experience.
• Packaging up to $ 15,900 plus 2650 meals and entertainment 

How to apply:

You can apply for this position today by clicking Apply Now below.

Submit a resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills and experiences as well as your motivation for applying.

Successful candidates will be required to complete all necessary safety screening including National / International Police Check and Working with Children Checks relevant to ACT

For further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact please contact Elizabeth Abdilla – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Foster Care Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.