OOHC Program Lead for Aboriginal Communities

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options up to $18,550

Discounted gym memberships

Generous leave allowances

Job summary

SWAMS is seeking an experienced Out of Home Care (OOHC) Coordinator in Western Australia to lead and grow the OOHC program under the Kwaba Bidi Team. The role focuses on delivering culturally safe OOHC services and supporting Aboriginal children, families, and carers.

You will oversee program delivery, lead a majority Aboriginal team, develop policies, prepare reports, and build partnerships with the Department of Communities and other Aboriginal organisations to strengthen outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Out of Home Care sector.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to engage with Aboriginal communities and families.
• Experience coordinating social services within defined timeframes and budgets.
• Effective communication with communities, families, children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the OOHC program for SWAMS, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
• Lead and manage a team of majority Aboriginal team members, providing guidance and support to achieve program objectives.
• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, discussing OOHC outcomes, identifying success factors, and addressing barriers to successful implementation.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and communication protocols tailored to the programs’ needs.
• Prepare comprehensive financial and program reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Respond to critical incidences, debrief staff and provide clinical supervision for the team.
• Increase the current carer pool through recruitment of Kinship and Foster Carers.
• Continue to grow the OOHC program through new avenues that open up through the Department of Communities.

Skills

OOHC coordination

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Aboriginal culture knowledge

Policy development

Job description

SWAMS is seeking an experienced Out of Home Care (OOHC) Coordinator in Western Australia to lead and grow the OOHC program under the Kwaba Bidi Team. The role focuses on delivering culturally safe OOHC services and supporting Aboriginal children, families, and carers.

You will oversee program delivery, lead a majority Aboriginal team, develop policies, prepare reports, and build partnerships with the Department of Communities and other Aboriginal organisations to strengthen outcomes.