Indigenous Community Services Team Leader

BaptistCare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal and Entertainment Card $2,650

Novated vehicle leasing

Health plan with BUPA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid cultural leave

Job summary

BaptistCare Bowden Lodge is seeking a values-driven Team Leader to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men experiencing homelessness, disability, mental health challenges and other complex needs. This full-time role focuses on developing staff, building trusted community partnerships and delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed services.

You will lead a skilled team, foster collaborative relationships with Elders and service providers, and advocate for residents' wellbeing while

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or a related field.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, communities and community-controlled organisations.
• Experience leading teams within community services, homelessness, disability, mental health or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with community stakeholders, Elders and service providers.
• Strong communication, leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team to deliver culturally safe services.
• Develop and nurture community partnerships with Elders and service providers.
• Support residents with complex needs including homelessness, disability, and mental health.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred leadership.
• Model and promote BaptistCare values and ethical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Cultural awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or a related field

Job description

BaptistCare Bowden Lodge is seeking a values-driven Team Leader to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men experiencing homelessness, disability, mental health challenges and other complex needs. This full-time role focuses on developing staff, building trusted community partnerships and delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed services.

You will lead a skilled team, foster collaborative relationships with Elders and service providers, and advocate for residents' wellbeing while