About us

Kambu Health stands as a proud community-controlled, not-for-profit organisation that has been a pillar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing across the Ipswich and West Moreton region since 1973. Established in response to the urgent need for equitable, accessible, and culturally safe healthcare services. Over the decades, we have evolved into a trusted provider of health and community services while remaining deeply connected to the cultural values, traditions, and aspirations of the community we serve. Today, Kambu Health employs over 100 dedicated staff, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services, including primary, allied and specialist health services, early childhood education and family support programs, across multiple clinics and community centres.

Our work is firmly rooted in our commitment to promoting cultural authority, enhancing community wellbeing, and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you are interest in creating pathways for families to access the health, social, and educational services in a seamless, holistic manner that honours their cultural heritage and strengthens future generations, then Kambu Health is for you.

Values

Cultural Authority
We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, empowering individuals, and families to embrace their cultural identity in every aspect of care. We believe and action self-determination through choice, and holistic service practices.

Child-Centric
We prioritize children’s needs and well-being by integrating physical, emotional, and cultural dimensions into our services.

Accessibility and Inclusivity
We ensure fair access to services for all families, especially marginalised groups, through a "no-wrong-door" approach.

Collaboration and Excellence
We foster partnerships to enhance care delivery, striving for higher standards and continuous improvement in service quality.

Respect and Confidential Practices
We respect our community, clients and stakeholders maintaining confidentiality to build and maintain trust.

About the role

·$120,000 per annum plus superannuation

·12-month fixed term contract.

·Exercise specific delegations under relevant legislation (Child Protection Act 1999, Adoption of Children Act 1964, Children's Court Act 1992, Family Services Act 1987). – identify our delegations

·Provide leadership and management of staff to: deliver quality child safety service consistent with legislation, departmental policies, practice guidelines and statutory responsibilities and in accordance with best practice Human Resource principles.

·Allocate, prioritise and perform work tasks in accordance with departmental policy, the Framework for Practice, practice guidelines and statutory, financial and administrative delegations.

·In conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, develop appropriate service responses to meet the identified needs of clients including children, young people, families, carers, the community, public and non-government sectors and service providers.

·Identify training needs and collaborate with the relevant training and development specialists in defining the training gap, to enable content development and implementation. Provide advice to the relevant training and development specialists in the region regarding your evaluation of appropriate programs that support quality service delivery.

·Develop enduring service delivery partnerships to enhance cross-sector collaboration, and support staff attendance at training and development and the delivery and co-ordination of local child safety services.

·Foster a culture and philosophy of frontline service delivery, cooperation, teamwork, high quality people management, commitment to excellence and a professional ethic which ensures the service team continues to meet the vision, values and priorities of Kambu Health.

·Actively participate as a member of the Kambu Health Management Team and in quality assurance reviews of the service

·Provide authoritative and specialist advice and decisions on complex casework matters, child protection policy, legislation and practice to relevant service centre staff and the Chief Executive Officer to assist in the coordination of quality and appropriate client services.

·Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and public administration and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service.

Senior Team Leaders provide leadership to and management of a team of professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality child safety services that includes assessment, intervention, casework and case management in accordance with legislation and practice guidelines to children, young people, families and communities serviced by Kambu Health, Our Family Our Way Program.

This is achieved by a collaborative integrated multi-disciplinary team (that may include representation from other agencies). Senior Team Leaders will lead and manage a team of paraprofessional staff.

About the successful applicant

To be successful in this role, you will:

·You recognise and articulate the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and have the capacity to consult and negotiate according to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols. You know about and understand the issues that impact both cultures in contemporary society. You lead people to understand and achieve the values of the framework for practice.

·Possession of a degree in human services, social work, psychology

·Possession of a “C” class driver’s licence

·Current Blue Card

Mandatory Qualifications and Technical Skills

To be eligible for this role, applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Social Work

Human Services

Psychology

Your degree must be fully completed with all mandatory coursework and placement hours successfully completed.

Applicants who have not yet completed their qualification or placement requirements will not be considered as these are required to meet the professional standards for delegated authority roles within the Queensland child protection system.

What we offer

Kambu Health embraces equal employment opportunities and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Benefits we offer to our employees:

Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%

Four (4) weeks annual leave

Annual Christmas closure for all Kambu Health employees, with an additional two (2) gifted annual leave days

Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits salary packaging options amounting to $15,886 per annum

Uniform Provided

Paid Mandatory Training, Disclosure Training, CPR and First Aid

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for both internal and external career growth, including professional development and networking events

Flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs

Opportunities to attend community and staff events throughout the year.

We strive to create an inclusive and supportive workplace environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our mission of serving the community's health needs.

Applications

You should provide a resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing your motivation for applying and the skills, capabilities and experience you will bring to the role. Please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed.

Contact

· Human Resources

· E: [email protected]

· T: 0439 273 603

· Applications close: 2 weeks after the listing date

Find out more about working at Kambu Health at www.kambuhealth.com.au

Kambu Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.