This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering 

• Full time, 38 hours per week
• Fixed term 12 months
• Access to Salary Packaging
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Supportive work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Position

In close collaboration with the Family Safety and Healing Program Manager and leadership team, the Therapeutic Team Leader will ensure the effective delivery of high-quality services to community members.

The Therapeutic Team Leader is responsible for culturally safe, client centred, and trauma informed program/s aimed at ensuring the wellbeing and healing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community members who have been impacted Family Violence.

The Therapeutic Team Leader will provide guidance, direction, and support to the group facilitators and case managers working within the Therapeutic Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with the Program Manager for the design, implementation and refining of Therapeutic Programs that are culturally relevant and effective and to suit the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community members who have been impacted by family violence.
• Monitor the delivery of services, ensuring that they are of high quality, sensitive to Community needs and support the healing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community members who have been impacted by family violence.
• Provide trauma informed practice leadership in accordance with program guidelines.
• Provide therapeutic leadership, case direction and individual supervision to Therapeutic Practitioners and Community Engagement workers within the Therapeutic program.
• Promote and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with all professionals and with other services.
• Ensure that all therapeutic practices are culturally safe, respectful and considerate of the complex trauma histories of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community members.
• Where necessary, co-facilitate and/or assist in group work.
• Coordinate regular team meetings.
• Assisting in the planning and evaluation of groups.
• Actively contribute to team project initiatives.
• Provide direction and Cultural guidance to the team.
• Generate and oversee case referrals and Practitioner caseloads.
• Manage and report data on outcomes and program practices.
• Establish systems and processes for reviewing skills, supporting professional development and staff well-being.
• Collaborate with the program manager to prepare and oversee the creation of high-quality documentation tailored for diverse audiences.
• Take responsibility for continuously developing skills in supervision and performance management.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You -

• Sound understanding of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health environment and the local Aboriginal Community.
• Demonstrated commitment to self-determination and experience working effectively with Aboriginal people and organisations.
• Demonstrate experience in successfully delivering a variety of therapeutic healing interventions to First Nations women, men, children, and families.
• Ability to use problem solving skills and to take initiative to determine appropriate supports tailored to the individual.
• Assess and manage risk for highly vulnerable children and families and recommend improvements.
• Manage conflict effectively and actively engage in problem-solving and resolution in a culturally safe and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to implement self-care strategies and maintain resilience while supporting staff who work with adults, children, and families in crisis, particularly those affected by family violence and trauma.
• A comprehensive understanding of the MARAM risk assessment tool.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work with others.
• Excellent time management and broader organisational mindset, ability to monitor performance and develop others through relevant feedback and advice.
• The ability to apply strong and dynamic leadership skills to guide, support, and develop a team, inspiring a shared vision, delivering exceptional client services, and maintaining professional conduct with a strong cultural lens.
• Proven ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Education, Training and/or Competencies (Mandatory)

• Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, family therapy, counselling or a related discipline and experience working within the therapeutic space.

Or

• Minimum Diploma in Community Services with previous experience working within the Family Violence sector.

Preferred/ desired

• Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation (preferred).
• Previous experience working in a Family Violence, Counselling and Team Leader role.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the role for you, then click "Apply now" below and attach your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role.

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position, please see the position description attached. Alternatively, contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4947 or send an email through to [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader - Therapeutic Practitioner (Identified) - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs for any queries.