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Team Leader - BRIDGêS Program

Churches of Christ in Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
A$18,549 p/a + Benefits
Community Services & Development → Community Development
Contract
On-site

Posted 8 days ago


Churches of Christ, Children Youth and Families

Expressions of Interest

Team Leader - BRIDGêS Program

6 months Fixed Term Full-Time Opportunity

Salary Sacrifice

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

To find out what salary sacrificing can mean for you click here.

Employee Benefits:

By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

  • JB Hi-Fi,
  • The Good Guys,
  • Goodlife Health Clubs,
  • Bupa Health,
  • Plus, many more;
  • Salary sacrificing benefits that can greatly increase take home pay;
  • Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
  • Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
  • Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • A work culture that values you.

BRIDGêS Team Leader – Expressions of Interest 6-month Contract with the possibility of extension.

At Churches of Christ, we are committed to helping children and young people flourish while living with foster and kinship carers. While carers often find their role deeply rewarding, we recognise that extra support is sometimes needed to navigate everyday challenges. That’s why we created the BRIDGêS Program.

About the BRIDGêS Program

The BRIDGêS Program provides practical, trauma-informed support to children, young people, and their foster and kinship carers. We focus on building strong personal connections and delivering consistent, compassionate care to ensure the best outcomes.

Through relationship-based support, BRIDGêS offers:

  • Home Support – Tailored assistance within the home environment.
  • Education Support – Supervision and academic assistance during school hours.
  • Social Skills Development – Opportunities for engagement in recreational and extracurricular activities.
  • Transport Assistance – Help with transportation to essential appointments and activities.
  • Facilitated Family Contact – Support for meaningful and positive family interactions.

About the Role

We are seeking expressions of interest for a passionate and dedicated Team Leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for BRIDGêS services. This role is pivotal in driving program development, enhancing support practices, and fostering a cohesive, high-performing team.

As Team Leader, you will:

  • Lead, mentor, and support staff to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Develop and implement innovative programs aligned with organisational goals.
  • Promote a positive team culture and encourage professional growth.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to meet the needs of children, young people, and carers.
  • Provide hands-on support, including guidance in complex cases.

Location & Travel

The position is based at Kenmore Campus, with flexibility considered for the right candidate. Regular travel across Queensland is required to support teams, oversee service delivery, and strengthen regional connections.

Who We're Looking For

If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • A degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Social Sciences.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in child and family services, preferably in statutory care.
  • Knowledge of child protection frameworks, trauma theory, and family violence legislation.
  • Strong training, coaching, and advisory skills.
  • A passion for continuous improvement and service excellence.

Essential Requirements

  • Possess a current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire.
  • Possess Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire.
  • Possess Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or the ability to acquire

Our Values

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

To Apply

Please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact Grace O’Sullivan via email [email protected] .

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

Applications will be assessed as received


About Churches of Christ in Queensland

Ipswich, QLD, Australia

We exist to bring the light of Christ into communities; this is our mission. Through our local churches and care and support services we touch tens of thousands of lives each year. Find us.

We are Churches of Christ. Our identity, existence and purpose as an organisation is found in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures. Churches of Christ in Queensland is a church and community organisation that includes a group of affiliated, mainstream Christian churches and a range of care and community services and faith-related groups.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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