Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia. First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 15-20 biggest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia. The Council offers 6 Weeks Annual Leave
Safe Families Team Leader (Infant)
Level: 5.1
Salary: $73,656 per annum
Hours/Employment Status: Full Time
The Tangentyere Safe Families program is responsible for the provision of Children’s Safe Houses, providing accommodation for children between the ages of 0-12 years, who are in the care of the Chief Executive of the Department of Territory Families (TF). The aim of the program is to ensure young people are supported through a physically, developmentally, emotionally and culturally appropriate family based environment.
The Safe Families Team Leader (Infant) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Tangentyere Safe House (Infant) including training, supervision and rostering of staff; provision of food and clothing for children; liaison with DCF regarding case management including medical and schooling needs and access visits; upkeep of client records and files, ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing and care of children, organising oncall duties, and working with co-ordinator around TF reporting requirements.
The Team Leader (Infant) reports directly to the Safe Families Co-ordinator.
This position requires a satisfactory Police Check and Ochre Card. Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees. A suitable applicant may be appointed prior to closing date.
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Closing Date: March 1, 2019