• Yadeni Tago - Combined Indigenous and non-Indigenous Family and Child Connect Program
• Full-time position 

Do you want to make a difference?

The vision of Kurbingui Youth and Family Development is to be a deadly organisation that supports our mob on their journey. Our mission is to build a flexible, sustainable organisation based on cultural values that can empower community to reach their potential. The values that we bring to our work are personal growth, harmony, accountability, communication, and teamwork.

About Kurbingui Youth and Family Development

Kurbingui Youth and Family Development (‘Kurbingui’ or the ‘organisation’) is a registered Not-For-Profit (NFP) Aboriginal community-based organisation and a Company Limited by Guarantee operating throughout the Greater Brisbane, South East and Moreton Bay regions with connections to First Nation Communities throughout Qld and nationwide. Kurbingui programs are funded by government and non-government grants as well as self-managed revenue services and activities. The organisation is governed by a Board of Directors elected and appointed from members of the community.

Kurbingui delivers a range of programs and services aimed at improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These programs and services contribute to the cultural, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a strong focus on addressing isolation, social emotional wellbeing, poverty, discrimination, family issues and unemployment through the provision of case management, therapeutic support, outreach, community development, education, training, community events and activities.

Kurbingui partners with the three levels of government, other not-for-profit organisations, agencies, Elders and community members. Our staff members undertake their duties as a collaborative team working to the organisation’s policies, procedures, relevant legislation and professional practice standards. Our teams are flexible, multi-skilled and work effectively and sensitively with a diverse range of individuals, multi-disciplinary groups and community agencies to ensure high quality and culturally safe services to our community members.

About Yadeni Tago – Combined FaCC

The Combined Family and Child Connect for the Greater Brisbane region is delivered by Kurbingui Youth and Family Development. This integrated model within our Community is called “Yadeni Tago” which is Turrbal language for “Advancing Together”. The program acknowledges the strengths of a diverse and multi-skilled team and has been a great opportunity for all team members to share their skills and knowledge including working with families using various culturally safe frameworks, approaches, and practice for Indigenous, non-Indigenous, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families. Yadeni Tago staff are committed to maintain professional and culturally safe environments for both staff and families they work with.

Yadeni Tago is a Queensland Government-funded initiative aimed at ensuring vulnerable families and children have access to high-quality services at the right time to support them to maintain the family unit. Yadeni Tago provides a quality service through the assessment and recommendation of culturally appropriate responses comprising all aspects of intake, engagement, assessment, information, advice and  referral to support services within a time-limited period.

The Role

The primary purpose of the role is to provide senior leadership to staff in the development and implementation of the high quality culturally safe support services of the Yadeni Tago (FaCC) Service. Duties include networking and regional engagement of the local service system, the development and maintenance of quality practice and strategic relationships with government and non-government organisations (NGO) services, support for staff undertaking their daily duties and support for the Local Level Alliance staff. This role provides support to the Program Manager of Yadeni Tago and work collaboratively with the the Kurbingui Senior Leadership Team in the ongoing culturally safe management and delivery of services. 

To be successful in the role, you will (Key Selection Criteria):

• A well-developed professional therapeutic framework for working with children and young people, their families, extended families, community and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of normal child development trajectories and the impact of child abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse, to children’s functioning, including effective family intervention methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work in authentic partnership with other professionals and organisations, including dialogue, negotiation and conflict management skills in critical decision-making processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the professional supervision of team members involving critical reflection, to enhance both their practice skills and professional knowledgebase.
• Demonstrated ability to produce written case notes and reports that are clear and structured and evidence sound theoretical understandings, within a structured management and accountability framework, with strict confidentiality considerations.
• Demonstrated time management skills, with ability to balance and prioritise various client engagement, staff management and administrative and reporting requirements.
• Willing and able to work within a culturally competent context and Kurbingui Youth Development’s mission, vision and values.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Qualifications or equal Professional Experience in the areas of Human Services, Social Work and/or Psychology, Community Services, Youth Work, Early Childhood and DFV with a focus on child protection.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Current Positive Blue Card.  
• Current Drivers Licence with a clean driving history.
• Be willing to undergo a Criminal History check.

Remuneration

This position offers a competitive remuneration package in line with the 'Fisher' & '316 Regulation' pay scale and Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options up to $15,899 (annual limit) and meal entertainment card, and novated lease options
• Ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment     
• Paid External Professional Supervision
• Onsite parking and train line next door

How to Apply

Employment is conditional upon maintaining a positive blue card, clear personal driving history and police screening checks prior to and throughout employment.

Address your application to Jenny Schulz - Yadeni Tago Combined FaCC Program Manager.

Your application must include a resume and a cover letter that includes a response to the Key Selection Criteria listed above.

To request a copy of the position description please email Tina Ridley [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Yadeni Tago enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.