About us…
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. In 2021 – 2022 we provided services to 39,002 people, including over 23,000 children.
Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.
Our culture in a nutshell:
- Strong values-based organisation: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, Collaborative.
- Supportive working culture.
- Wellbeing and development focused employer of choice!
About the job…
We are seeking a Full-Time Team Leader to join our friendly team in Rockhampton until 30 June 2025 with possibility for extension. Extension of employment contract is subject to the continued government funding.
This role will be responsible for overseeing the practice of a small team of Family Support Practitioners in our Intensive Family Support service. The role of the IFS is to deliver intensive, time-limited support services and supported referrals to specialist services to address multiple and/or complex needs of families and improve family well-being, strength, and resilience.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the professional practice of the Intensive Family Support team.
- Line manage a small team of practitioners and provide one on one supervision to each team member.
- Assess referrals into IFS and screen for domestic and family violence and undertake risk assessments where domestic and family violence is identified.
- Provide team members and enquirers with advice on safe engagement strategies for families affected by domestic and family violence, including participating in-home visits where appropriate.
About you…
- Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Allied Health, Social Work, Human Services).
- Professional registration (if required) and membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
- At least 5 years’ experience providing case-management and therapeutic services to families, caregivers, young people and children in the child protection framework.
- At least 5 years working in a domestic and family violence capacity either with male perpetrators or in a generalist capacity.
- Relevant experience supervising staff in similar role.
- Highly developed communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.
About the pay…
- Position is classified Level 6 under the SCHCADS award.
- Salary range is $102,555 – $107,080 per annum plus superannuation
- As a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay.
About the benefits…
- Paid parental leave, study and exam leave.
- Excellent professional development options including annual professional development fund opportunities.
- Work for an Employer of Choice: Winner 2019 + Categories: Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; Work-Life Balance.
- Strong values base: We are Professional, Ethical, Team, that is Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
- EAP including Health & Wellbeing Portal for you and your family.
Other requirements…
- Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
- Fully vaccinated with the prescribed doses of an approved vaccine against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
About applying…
- Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity please send your cover letter and CV as soon as possible.
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
- For more information about the role, contact Sophie Edwards on 0448 389 302 or [email protected].
With over 30% of our employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Closing Date: 9 October 2023