Join a vital community organisation leading therapeutic support services across the Kimberley

Attractive salary up to $125,000 + super + $10K regional allowance + subsidised housing

Create a lasting impact for young and vulnerable children living in the Community

Additional benefits include five weeks' annual leave, professional development, and a supportive team environment

About Us

We are a medium-sized Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that delivers a holistic range of support services to people living in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Through service centres located in Broome, Derby, and Kununurra, our focus is on supporting people in the areas of housing and homelessness, family support services, reintegration services and accommodation and emergency relief services. Each year, we engage with over 3000 people through a local staff group, who represent many of the language groups connected to the country, right across the Kimberley region.

Centacare Kimberley is committed to providing quality services in a way that empowers people, and enables them to exercise self-determination.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking a full-time Family Support Services Team Leader based in Broome, Western Australia.

This key leadership role is responsible for supervising a team of up to six Family Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of therapeutic, culturally secure services to families engaged with the Child Protection system. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining best practice approaches, staff development, and collaborative service delivery.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development support

Designing and reviewing trauma-informed and culturally secure service delivery models

Monitoring service outcomes and implementing improvement strategies

Collaborating with government agencies, especially child protection case managers

Ensuring staff wellbeing and reflective practice are embedded into team culture

Supporting recruitment, risk management, and policy development

Maintaining data integrity and contributing to departmental reporting

Travelling to remote Aboriginal communities to support program delivery

About You

To be successful, you will need:

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or an equilvalent Human Services field of enquiry with current registration

5 years of experience in staff supervision, therapeutic program delivery, and leadership

Extensive, hands-on experience working within the Child Protection system

Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and the ability to operate confidently in a legislated service environment

Proven ability to work collaboratively with statutory agencies, particularly the Department for Child Protection in Western Australia

Excellent written communication and documentation skills, including policy development

A structured, reflective approach to leading culturally responsive and trauma-informed services

Experience working with Aboriginal communities or organisations

As our ideal candidate, you will possess exceptional communication and people engagement skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to mentor and support teams effectively. Your ability to navigate cultural sensitivities and foster collaborative relationships will make you a perfect fit for our inclusive and community-focused workplace.

This is a meaningful role where you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on reintegration services, supporting vulnerable individuals and fostering positive outcomes for the Kimberley community. We are looking for someone passionate, driven, and aligned with Centacare Kimberley’s values and mission.

Please note: All applicants must hold (or obtain) a current C Class driver's licence, a Working With Children Check, and a formal police criminal history check.

About the Benefits

You will enjoy an attractive salary up to $125,000 PLUS super and additional benefits!

A salary of up to $125,000 per annum, based on skills and experience

$10,000 regional allowance

Subsidised housing

Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Use of a company vehicle (limited private use within the Kimberley)

Salary packaging options

Five weeks' annual leave

Ongoing professional development and CPD support

This is an exciting opportunity to make an invaluable impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals!

If you are ready to take on this rewarding career and truly make a difference in people's lives, Apply Now!