• Full-time / hourly rate = $55.72/hour starting from.
• Lead a team in Townsville across the region.
• Not for profit benefits and Employee Assistance Program.

Team Leader - Children, Youth and Families

• Full-time / hourly rate = $55.72/hour starting from.
• Lead a team in Townsville across the region.

Your next leadership opportunity is waiting in Townsville.

Are you a passionate and experienced Team Leader with experiences in children, youth, fostering or family services?

This is a leadership role that will inspire our Children, Youth and Families teams in Townsville. The will oversee the delivery of services that empower children, young people, and their families.

About the Role

With the support of our amazing teams you will provide support across the region ensuring a safe and efficient operation of the services, whilst building connections with our communities to continue our delivery of holistic support to vulnerable families and children.

You’ll work closely with a passionate team to ensure compliance with legislative standards, drive service innovation, and promote a culture of care and excellence.

The service supports Foster and Kinship Care programs and a Counselling & Intervention service, as well as offering culturally responsive and community-focused care solutions.

In this role as Team Leader, you will:

• Oversee daily Children, Youth and Fostering service operations, mentoring the team, meeting client and organisational standards, managing feedback, and identifying support opportunities.
• Manage service budgets and rosters and provide accurate and timely reports and payroll processing.
• Create a culturally safe environment, working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to address over-representation in care.
• Lead a diverse team, ensuring alignment with organisational strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and adhere to legislative and regulatory requirements in service delivery.

What You Will Bring:

You’re an experienced and values-driven leader with a background in social welfare and child protection. With sound leadership skills, technical proficiency, and a collaborative approach, you’re ready to lead a team and make a meaningful impact.

To be considered for the role, you will also have:

• Mandatory degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or other related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in child protection, youth services or family support work.
• Working knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks related children, youth and family services.
• Experiences in financial management and budgeting.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to operational sites regularly.
• Proven ability to identify business development opportunities, operating model requirements, and customer experience improvements.

Checks Required:  

• National Police Certificate
• Working with Children (Blue Card)
• Child Safety Screening (LCS)
• National Personal Insolvency Check

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.

Who we are – Churches of Christ

Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years. 

We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.

Why Join Our Team 

• Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture. 
• Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression. 
• A growing national not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact. 
• Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture. 
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for common living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Jasmine Sims on 0488 411 110.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.