Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Wagga Wagga

• Above Award Rate + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900 a year
• Exclusive gym memberships & other savings via our rewards program
• Employee Assistance Program for you and family + tailored clinical support

Who Are We? CareSouth is a passionate, community-driven organisation dedicated to supporting children, young people, families, and individuals. We offer a range of services including early intervention, foster care, NDIS support, and youth services, all aimed at fostering independence and building brighter futures. We believe in taking care of our team. Along with great hourly rates, we offer the below benefits to help you feel supported, stay healthy, and grow in your career:

Health Insurance Discount: Enjoy a generous discount on retail health insurance.
Gym Discounts: Stay active and energised with discounted gym memberships for you and your family—because your health matters to us.
Flare Rewards: Access exclusive savings on food, entertainment, and more through our Rewards partnership program.

Your Role: As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a therapeutic residential care home. In this leadership role, you will manage and support a team of Therapeutic Support Workers, working directly with children and young people who have experienced complex trauma. You will collaborate closely with clinical teams to deliver safe, structured, and nurturing care in line with our Therapeutic Care model. This is a frontline leadership position that requires strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful and lasting change in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

What you need to be successful in your role

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree OR relevant Diploma working towards a Bachelor’s degree OR a Diploma in Community Services or related Diploma is acceptable, with experience and understanding of trauma-informed practice and Therapeutic Care.
• Strong understanding of ITC, child protection frameworks, and trauma-informed care
• Strong administration, risk management, and compliance capability
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, manage complex behaviors, and build trusting relationships with children and young
• Strong understanding of ITC, child protection frameworks, and trauma-informed care
• Strong administration, risk management, and compliance capability
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, manage complex behaviors, and build trusting relationships with children and young

Next Steps: Visit https://www.caresouth.org.au/careers/ to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received - so don’t wait, apply now!

Contact: If you have any questions, please contact hiring manager Victoria Hogan, Program Manager on 1300 554 260.