ABOUT THE ROLE

The Team Leader for the Townsville Residential Care sites for Mithangkaya Nguli Indigenous Corporation will oversee the full operations to making sure children and young people in placement are provided with a culturally safe environment and supporting staff in the provision of appropriate programs, activities and regular contact with Family and extend Kin and the efficient coordination of services between the Department and other partner agencies in the community.

To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position possess a high degree of skills, experience and knowledge working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Clearly able to evidence this through their extensive work history and or lived experience working within community-controlled setting, and speficially within either the child protection and or youth justice system.

As a community controlled Indigenous Corporation, established over 40 years ago by Elders, Mithangkaya Nguli prides itself in working across vast traditional lands in the State of Queensland, achieving great successes in self-determination and meaningful change in empowering children and young people to be safe and thriving.

If you are a highly motivated and a proven advocate for children and young people in community, with a wealth of experience, skills and knowledge to support the Corporation to etablish the Townsville Residential Care sites we encourage you to apply.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will be a highly respected and motivated professional within the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. You will have the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multi-disciplines to support children, young people and their families and represent the Corporation is various forums and meetings.

You will demonstrate a breadth and depth of professional skills and knowledge in managing staff and resources within the community services sector and exellent knowledge of the issues affecting children and young people in contact with the child protection and youth justice system.

The occupant of this position will hold a certificate and/or advance diploma in community services (or a related discipline), and/or have experience in providing case management support and advocacy with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or communities.