Who We Are Employed by our community, to work for our community: engaging, educating, and empowering individuals, families, and our community in their journey to self-determination. MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to client’s lives, families and our community. This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are, what we do and why we do it. Our organisation’s services, people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams. Our Purpose Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region. Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination. Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob. Your Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Therapeutic Services to lead the delivery of a suite of therapeutic care programs. This role is pivotal in overseeing and integrating key service areas, including Out of Home Care, Foster Care, Kinship Care, First Supports, ACSASS, and Aboriginal Access Point. Reporting to the General Manager Families and Communities, the Manager Therapeutic Services is responsible for the day to day operational management of a diverse and multidisciplinary team. You will ensure the effective integration of programs to maximise outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities across the Mallee region. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership across all therapeutic service areas, ensuring high quality, culturally safe service delivery that meets accreditation and compliance standards, driving continuous improvement, risk management, and quality assurance initiatives, developing and maintaining a responsive operational framework aligned with MDAS's Strategic Plan and, exercising delegated authority to make informed, community focused decisions in line with MDAS policies and procedures. Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to promote and actively lead the Family and Community Services Leadership team including staff development and change management activities. Demonstrated ability to communicate, consult, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of people both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people at all levels to achieve broad project objectives and goals. Experienced working independently under broad direction to plan activities and set priorities that achieve objectives and meet deadlines, often in a context of conflicting priorities. Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people particularly those relevant to Family and Community. Knowledge of current national and state government strategies and initiatives. Comprehensive knowledge of the Child and Families Act 2005. Experience in taking action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve services Qualification/s: Tertiary qualifications in Community Services or Management or related field and demonstrated relevant experience. Other Screening Requirements: Valid Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia. Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card. National Police Check.
