Kin Care Team Leader

Job No: CTC319
Location: Wondai

Kin Care Team Leader

  • Lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality support to kin carers.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements in child protection.
  • Engage in strategic planning and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and families.

About South Burnett CTC Inc

South Burnett CTC Inc (CTC) is a proactive, community-focused organisation committed to working together to break down barriers and make a genuine difference for the people in our communities. Guided by our vision of communities across the South Burnett where people have equal opportunity to receive support, participate and feel valued in their everyday life, we deliver services across Foster Care and Residential Care; Family, Youth and Domestic and Family Violence Services; Housing and Homelessness supports; Disability Services; and our Gumnut Place Social Enterprise. Our teams proudly service the South Burnett region, with offices based in Kingaroy, Wondai, Nanango and Murgon.

Our work is grounded in the values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration, which shape how we interact with the people we support, our colleagues and our community partners. CTC actively upholds the Child Safe Standards and embraces the Universal Principle. We are committed to creating and maintaining environments where all children feel safe, respected and empowered. Our practices promote cultural safety and inclusion, with particular focus on supporting and respecting the cultural rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This commitment is embedded across all services, policies and organisational behaviours.

Position Overview

The Kin Care Team Leader is a newly created role and is responsible for the leadership, delivery and oversight of the Supporting Kin Service within the Partners in Foster Care team located at Wondai in the South Burnett. This role involves providing operational leadership and advanced practise support to ensure kin carers receive effective assessment, training, and ongoing support. The Team Leader works closely with the Service Manager to contribute to strategic planning and service development while maintaining a manageable caseload.

Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, holding accountability for Supporting Kin Services, managing staff performance, foster a positive team culture, and engage with external stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience and knowledge:

  • Qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience in child protection or community services, particularly with kin and foster carers.
  • Strong understanding of the Child Protection Act, out-of-home care frameworks and relevant legislation.
  • To have knowledge of the Equipping Kin and Supporting Foster Care Services.
  • Ability to work with other Team Leaders in the Partners in Foster Care team. 
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to creating safe and culturally responsive environments for children and families, with a strong focus on outcomes and continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a salary of $58.37 per hour, in line with Level 6 of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS), plus access to not for profit salary packaging options to maximise your take-home pay. 

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, we encourage you to apply for the Kin Care Team Leader position at South Burnett CTC and help support positive outcomes for the South Burnett community

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This position is open for ongoing recruitment. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and suitable candidates will be interviewed and onboarded progressively throughout the recruitment period

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About South Burnett CTC

South Burnett CTC (CTC) is a proactive, community‑focused organisation committed to working together to break down barriers and make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett. Guided by our vision of communities where people have equal opportunity to receive support, participate and feel valued in their everyday life, we deliver services across Foster Care and Residential Care, Youth Services, Family Services, Domestic and Family Violence Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, Disability Services and our Gumnut Place Social Enterprise.

We are a genuinely local organisation operating solely for the good of our communities, grounded in our core values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration. These values guide how we work with individuals, families, colleagues and community partners to build capacity and achieve meaningful outcomes.

CTC actively upholds the Child Safe Standards and embraces the Universal Principle, ensuring that children feel safe, respected and empowered. We are committed to promoting cultural safety and inclusion, particularly the cultural rights, wellbeing and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

We place strong emphasis on fostering a friendly, supportive and inclusive work environment where staff feel valued and equipped to make a positive impact.

Why Work for CTC
Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of people across the South Burnett.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with access to generous not‑for‑profit salary packaging.
Continuous Growth: Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, welcoming team of people committed to positive change in their community.