Job Title: Children and Family Intensive Support (CaFIS) Team LeaderLocation: Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly regionEmployment Conditions: Full TimeSalary: $92,912 - $109,015 paGenerous salary packaging: $15,899.94p/aRelocation: Up to $5000 relocation assistance and up to $5000 repatriation assistanceProfessional development incentive: Allowance of $1,500p/aReports to: Piliyintinji-ki Stronger Families Executive ManagerAmazing further benefits including 6 weeks annual leave as well as personal/carer’s leave up to 10 days per year, general dentistry and Remote retention allowance of $750Exciting opportunity for a full time CaFIS Team Leader – in our Piliyintinji-ki – Stronger Families Services Section, based in Tennant Creek.Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community!Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.This is a Rewarding role where you will truly make a difference in the lives of our Town and Remote Communities, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day and play an important role in Anyinginyi Health's drive to be a Provider of High Quality Holistic Primary Health Care services to the Aboriginal communities of the Barkly region in a Culturally responsive way - don't miss out!You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!About usAnyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (Anyinginyi Health) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.Anyinginyi Health is made up of four different sections (Health Services, Corporate Services, Public Health Unit and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients’ physical and emotional health and well-being is given the utmost priority.Anyinginyi Health's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.About the Tennant Creek regionYear-round blue skies, stunning landscapes, and vibrant, diverse, and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!500km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek was once a rough and tumble droving and gold mining town but is now a modern town and one of the Territory's most populated areas. It is home to a major regional hospital, a university, schools, shops and a supermarket, accommodation, bars, clubs and restaurants, banking facilities, sporting clubs and an airport - everything you need to set up a relaxing new lifestyle! People from all walks of life find themselves calling Tennant Creek home.About the RoleThe CaFIS Team Leader will provide the program leadership and necessary support for ongoing development, implementation and facilitation of the Children and Families Intensive Support (CaFIS) program within the Piliyintinji-ki Stronger Families Section in order to support families referred from internal and external agencies.The CaFIS Team Leader will lead a small team to ensure the services are provided in a culturally appropriate way with support plans that meet the identified needs of the families and children referred.More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
Oversee a team of case workers and support workers to deliver the CaFIS program.
Lead the ongoing development, coordination and facilitation of positive engagement, interventions, and activities in accordance with the CaFIS program guidelines and organisational policies and practices.
Participate in staff training and development, organisation-wide, site-based team meetings, collaborative planning activities and other meetings or activities relevant to this position.
Work with the Department of Children and Families in relation to reporting and mandated processes as required.
Foster a professional and culturally safe work environment through supportive management of the CaFIS program team and effective management of the CaFIS program portfolio.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes, including work health and safety, to ensure programs and services meet professional and industry standards.
About youTo be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Aboriginal culture and deliver services in a culturally responsive manner. You must be able to create and maintain accurate reports and have experience working in Child and/or Family Services or similar. Previous experience within Remote Communities, specifically the Tennant Creek Region will be highly regarded but not essential.Essential skills and experience:
Tertiary level qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Education or related fields to sufficiently perform the key responsibilities of CaFIS Team Leader.
Experience working in Aboriginal community health or welfare services.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and manage a team effectively.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain effective community networks and relationships.
Well-developed communication skills
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Demonstrated case management skills related to family and child work, and knowledge of relevant legislation.
Demonstrated experience in project and resource management, planning, coordination and implementation to meet agreed budgets, timelines and objectives.
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and client information management systems to support timely data collection, analysis and reports.
Ability to work independently with accountability and persistence.
Desirable:
Experience and knowledge of the Tennant Creek and Barkly Region.
Ability to speak a local language.
For more detail, please see the attached Position Description.
Please note:
Confirmation of employment is dependent on the outcome of the successful application for an Ochre Card/ Working with Children’s Card and a Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
All Anyinginyi Health employees must be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19.
Anyinginyi Health provides child-related services with obligations under the Commonwealth’s Child Safe Framework. All employees must fulfil their obligations under the Care and Protection of Children Act (2007).
Applications Close 30 April 2024If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!APPLY NOW!
