Job Description
We're seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to step into the role of Home-Based Care Team Lead-supporting children, young people, and carers through trauma-informed practice and high-quality service delivery.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership position overseeing services across Home-Based Care, Carer Recruitment and Support, Intake and Placement, and Permanent Care and Adoption.
As Team Lead, you will supervise a team of skilled practitioners, guiding them to deliver exceptional care while ensuring compliance with legislative and practice standards. You'll actively embed Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) as the core model of care and lead strategic initiatives to strengthen outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
- Build a supportive, values-led team culture that promotes trust, inclusion, and excellence.
- Inspire and motivate staff while aligning team performance with broader organisational goals.
- Demonstrate leadership that respects diversity, human dignity, and individual rights.
Practice & Program Delivery
- Ensure service delivery aligns with relevant standards and legislative requirements set by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and the Department of Justice.
- Oversee performance, compliance, and support for children, young people, and carers across all program areas.
- Drive high-quality, trauma-informed practice, including the implementation of TBRI principles.
Capability & Supervision
- Provide regular, reflective supervision to team members in accordance with the organisation's supervision framework.
- Identify professional development opportunities to grow individual and team capacity.
Change & Resource Management
- Lead change initiatives with clarity and empathy, helping teams adapt to evolving needs.
- Manage team structures and resources effectively to meet service goals.
- Ensure continuity and sustainability through strong systems for knowledge sharing and team development.
About You
You have worked as a leader with a background in child and family services. You understand the challenges facing vulnerable children and families and bring a commitment to evidence-informed, trauma-aware practice.
You will have:
- A qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, or a related field.
- Experience leading teams in out-of-home care, child protection, or related service areas.
- Strong working knowledge of care standards, regulatory frameworks, and trauma-informed models of care.
- The ability to lead change, manage team performance, and maintain a high standard of professional practice.
