Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Justice and Community Services now has the following vacancy:
Team Leader Youth Services (New Position)
Full-time, 38 hours a week
Monday to Friday (flexible hours for programs)
T his is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the Role
To provide strong leadership that ensures delivery of culturally safe and responsive case management, support and programs for Aboriginal Youth.
This role is responsible for day-to-day program requirements including staff supervision and development, monitoring program compliance, and developing regular reports. Programs include but are not limited to the Yalka, Youth Hub, and Restorative Justice, along with supporting Youth Trainees.
This role reports directly to the Program Manager Youth & Justice and is responsible for supporting the Program Manager to fulfil the requirements and responsibilities relevant to the role including Aboriginal ways of working, quality and compliance, and the Strategic direction of Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative.
About You
To be successful for this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
- You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Diploma in Community Services, Leadership & Management or a similar discipline (or willingness to obtain).
- Knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks.
- An advanced understanding of the principles of case management and case work.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership/mentoring.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to promote cultural safety and trauma-informed practice.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
- Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
- Competitive pay and conditions based on the SCHADS Award, Level 6 – pay point 1 to pay point 3 (based on qualifications and experience).
- Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
- Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
- Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
- Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
- Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check, including providing a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality.
If you experience any technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact our Human Resources Staff on (03) 5820 0000.
To apply, please submit the following:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that includes:
- Stating who your mob/clan is.
- Your previous experience and/or qualifications and
- Responses to the following three questions:
1. Demonstrated experience leading and supporting teams, including maintaining culturally safe practice, accountability and positive outcomes for Aboriginal young people and their families?
2. Demonstrated experience overseeing case management and service delivery, including quality practice, accurate documentation, compliance and effective outcomes?
3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders?
Important: Please ensure your cover letter and your responses to the questions are combined into one documentand attached in the Cover Letter section of the portal.
Applications close: Monday 31 st of August 2026
This is an “Indigenous Only” role under Special Measures of the EEO Act 2010, Section 12
