TEAM MANAGER Social Work - East Kimberley

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• N-F-P NGO, foster care agency supporting vulnerable Children & Young people
• Full Time, 9.5% Super, Salary Sacrifice, and mobile + fuel card
• Committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Assets The Children’s Services Provider

• An evolving Out of Home Care service (NGO) provider, located in New Zealand's North and South islands and Australia wide
• Committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce, AWEI Bronze Employer of Choice for 2015 & 2016, AWEI Gold Employer Award for 2017, AWEI Silver Employer Award for 2018, finalist for the Australian HR Awards 2017 and Top 3 Finalist in the Diversity Awards NZ for Cultural Celebrations
• We provide therapeutic practice support to families and the vulnerable children and young people placed in their care
• Full time (37.5 hours, some flexibility may be required), office based in Kununurra, East Kimberley WA
• Key Assets is committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to achieve good outcomes for children and families.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island applicants are very welcome to have a confidential conversation about working with Key Assets with our Cultural Practice Leader, Tony Calgaret [email protected]  or 08 9207 5900

Key Assets – The Children's Services Provider is a dynamic NOT-FOR-PROFIT community service organisation providing high quality, innovative out of home family and community based placements for children and young people with varying needs and behaviours. Since 2007 our unique service has grown respect across 6 states within Australia and within the North and South Islands of New Zealand. 

We are now seeking an energetic and creative individual to be a Team Manager in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. This new role will be based in our office in Kununurra following an induction into the organisation at our Perth office in Stirling.

About the role

As the TEAM MANAGER you will be the senior Key Assets officer in the East Kimberley and have responsibility for the provision of a range of high quality, child safe, culturally responsive services that are integrated into the community, in partnership with local agencies.

Key Components of the role

• To take a lead role in the establishment and development of new family support services, and in the development of the existing fostering service in the region. This will include assisting in the development of service policy and practice guidelines as required.
• To take the initiative in identifying and responding to new business opportunities in the region, with the support of the Director/Assistant Director.
• To build a close and effective working relationship with partner agencies and participate in managing the formal partnerships Key Assets has established.
• To actively engage with the East Kimberley community, working through local networks and with local organisations to raise the profile of Key Assets and identifying opportunities for joint working.
• To work closely with the Department of Communities in the delivery of contracted services including during implementation phases of new services.
• To carry a small caseload and work directly with families as required including case management, family case planning, and a range of casework activities.

Qualities, Experience and Skills Required

• Be highly energised and have a passion for delivering a high standard of service 
• Be highly committed, resourceful and work to high standards
• Qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
• Expertise and commitment to developing a team and service in a remote location
• Must have extensive experience in a children and family setting and have gained proven working experience in child protection and/or out of home care
• Show evidence of leadership, management and supervisory experience
• Be able to show initiative and to work independently
• Have a strong ability to create and maintain sustainable relationships with stakeholders and capacity to develop networks on behalf of the agency
• Must have a comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to children’s services, and a sound understanding of child safe practices and procedures
• Must have a current Working With Children Check, relevant to the state this position is advertised for
• and will be required to undergo statutory and personal checks prior to commencement

Benefits 

• Salary $105,000 /ann
• Rental subsidy available, by negotiation
• Relocation costs available, by negotiation
• Superannuation at 9.5%
• Salary Packaging options
• Motor vehicle + Fuel card + mobile phone and laptop
• 6 weeks annual leave following 2 years of continuous service
• Electricity subsidy 
• Ongoing supervision, training and professional development

For a private conversation regarding this exciting new opportunity, please call WA State Director Judith Wilkinson or WA Assistant Director Brenda Yelland on 08 9207 5900.

KEY ASSETS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW SUITABLE CANDIDATES BEFORE THE POSTS CLOSING DATE 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY:

http://keyassets.applynow.net.au/jobs/KAWA04

KEY ASSETS THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDER is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Key Assets Fostering is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all appropriately qualified and experienced members of the community