Team Leader - Out of Home Care

• Full time ongoing role
• Attractive salary, company provided vehicle and excellent benefits including, phone, tablet, salary packaging

The Australian Childhood Foundation has a strong reputation for delivery of clinical and support services, professional training and secondary consultation programs built upon contemporary evidence, cultural knowledge and practice experience and based upon theoretical frameworks including the neurobiology of trauma, attachment and relational theories and child development. This theoretical framework provides the foundation upon which all elements of care and intervention are provided by our Therapeutic Services programs. The voice of children and young people is also essential in guiding our service delivery.

The Australian Childhood Foundation stands at the forefront of transformative reforms in Western Australia's Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) sector. Aligned with the WA Government's initiatives, the Foundation emphasises stability in care, and cultural sensitivity, and aims for seamless transitions and strong cultural connections for young people. Awarded a contract to deliver foster care services in the Perth area, the Foundation collaborates closely with Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation to provide trauma-transformative therapeutic services, making significant strides in improving care outcomes for children and young people.

The Opportunity:

The Australian Childhood Foundation currently have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join their Perth office for a full-time ongoing role. This position will play a key role in ensuring positive outcomes for the children and young people in the program and leading a service that elevates the voice and needs of children, young people and their foster carers.

The Team Leader is responsible for providing effective support and supervision to a team of Care Coordinators and Therapeutic Specialists in the OOHC program and will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to promote the therapeutic needs of children and young people. In addition, the Team Leader will provide clinical leadership and direction regarding therapeutic assessment, intervention, and service system responses.

In collaboration with the Program Manager, will also be responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality therapeutic programs, including:

• Provision of consultation, training, support and strategic advice to carers, non-government and government staff caring for or working with children and young people in out of home care,
• Specialist assessment and review of children's needs in out of home care placements,
• Development of ongoing service system responses that will meet the therapeutic needs of vulnerable children in Western Australia.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for implementing quality assurance and program development measures to ensure the program performance remains of a high quality and reflective of best practice in therapeutic care. You will have the opportunity to occasionally travel to Melbourne from time to time to participate in relevant Australian Childhood Foundation Therapeutic Leadership meetings as required.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a leadership role in the OOHC sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma, attachment and neurobiology frameworks and theories.
• Knowledge of and expertise in using a range of contemporary youth engagement methodologies to support positive behaviour change for young people with complex needs.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively including the writing of monthly reports, convene steering group meetings and liaise with funders
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and responsively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively, maintain effective relationships and partnerships, with key external partners and the capacity to negotiate and liaise with individuals / organisations who make up the network of support around young people, including their families, carers, community supports, schools, Department of Communities, etc.
• Personal values consistent with the values of the organisation.
• A current driver's licence and working with children check.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Company-Provided Vehicle: Navigate your responsibilities with a company vehicle provided to you as part of your salary package.
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Guided Individual and Group Supervision: Benefit from regular sessions providing clinical guidance and support.
• Collaborative Connections: Join forces with our Australian-wide Australian Childhood Foundation Therapeutic Services Teams, a network of professionals committed to making a difference.
• Access to an Extensive Resources Library: Dive into a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts in the field, continually enhancing your impact.

To Apply:

Ready to take to take on this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children?

Please upload a copy of your resume and cover letter address the Key Selection Criteria within the advertisement and include reference number VN318.

We are actively interviewing for this role and encourage you to apply as soon possible. This job advertisement will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about the role or a copy of the position description please email HR at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.