About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 30 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.

Working With Us

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing:

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
• Supportive culture that encourages diversity, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

About the Position

We are looking to welcome a Team Leader to be responsible for the oversight of the general day-to day operations of the Kowanyama Safe House and ensure it is a physically and emotionally safe place for children to reside.

• Level 5 under the SCHACDS Award. Salary range is $100,784 - $105,350 + Superannuation.
• Full Time opportunity.
• Government funded until 31 December 2026 with possible extension.
• Monday to Friday position with expectation of occasional weekend, evenings and sleepovers as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Residential Support Workers to provide trauma informed and culturally safe care to children and young people based on the Hope and Healing Framework.
• Work closely with the Program Coordinator on the day to day running of the house.
• Lead a team of direct care team members in providing quality trauma informed care aligned to the Hope and Healing Framework to children placed with the service.
• Be mindful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child rearing practices and how that translates to quality care of children in the cultural context.
• Lead the team in the creation and fostering of a warm, structured, secure environment and maintain an accepting and supportive relationship with family and community contacts of each young person.

You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

About You

• Hold or in process of completing a Degree in Community Services or other relevant field; or hold or in process of completing a Certificate IV in Child Youth & Family Intervention or other recognised qualification as outlined in the Strengthening the Queensland Residential Care Workforce – Minimum Qualification Standards Information Sheet.
• Hope and Healing Foundations Framework certificate.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated skills and experience working within a trauma informed framework.
• Experience in mentoring of employees and demonstrated skill and experience in caring for and raising children.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a positive Working with Children Check in the applicable state of employment in Australia or exemption based on professional qualifications and registration.
• Suitability Check to be engaged in the provision of care services by licensed out-of-home care service providers under the Child Protection Act 1999 and Child Protection Regulation
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current Senior First Aid certificate or the ability to acquire one.
• Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.

How to Apply

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:

• A resume.
• A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.

We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.

If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.

Contact: Annette Brown, 0461 597 084 or [email protected].

Closing Date: 9 October 2025