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 motivated and culturally capable Team Leader - Coordinator Out of Home Care, Advocacy and Support (CAS) to lead and support a diverse portfolio of programs focused on improving outcomes for Aboriginal Children, families and Communities. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing service delivery and providing day to day management and support to caseworkers across the following program areas: Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support (ACSASS) Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFLDM) Cultural Support Planning Targeted Care Packages (TCP) Better Futures Thid is a critical role in ensuring culturally safe, high quality service delivery while providing expert advice to Child Protection Practitioners to support informed culturally appropriate decision making. This position is permanent full time and based in our Mildura head office location. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and support a multidisciplinary team of caseworkers. Demonstrated experience in providing cultural advice and specialist support to Child Protection regarding Aboriginal Children and families. Ability to participate in an on-call roster as required. 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: Minimum relevant Diploma qualification in Welfare/Community Services and or Degree in Social work. Beginning Practice for Child Protection Training Other Screening Requirements: Valid Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia. Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card. National Police Check. MDAS is proudly a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of Aboriginal children and young people. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to culturally safe, community‑led practice and who want to support our Community to thrive. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Justine Leeder on , quoting Ref No. 1276396.
