106,407.60 (plus Super & Salary Sacrifice)
Aboriginal Family Support Services is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.
Your new role
The Manager Foster Care will provide guidance and support to the Foster Care team to ensure a high level of culturally responsive services to carers. The manager will oversee the team to ensure compliance with best practices and promote continuous improvement.
Who we are looking for
* Someone with experience in Child Protection
* Extensive Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and extensive work with Community
* Someone with previous leadership experiences
* Experience working with diverse cohorts, especially the LGBTQIA+ communities
To be successful you will require
* A valid South Australian Driver's Licence
* Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate
* Working with Children Check
* NDIS Worker Screening Check
* National Police Check
* Infant Safety Training Certificate
* Fire Safety Training Certificate
Ideally you will also have:
* A degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Diplomas in Human Services, or significant experience in service provision
Don't have a WWCC? You can apply online at www.screening.sa.gov.au
If this sounds like you, Click here to view the Job and Person Specification on our website.
Then, tell us in a 2-page cover letter (that reflects the J&P) why you're a good fit for this job and send this with your resume when applying.
For more information, please call Kylie Degenhardt on 0429 599 623 (Mon to Fri – 8am – 4pm)
Applications close 9am Tuesday 8 July 2025
Please Note: Previous applicants need not apply
We look forward to receiving your application. However, if you do not provide a 2-page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification, we are unlikely to consider your application. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your working rights within Australia?
* Do you identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander? (please note this question is asked for diversity purposes only)
* Do you hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)? If "No," are you willing to obtain?
* Do you hold a current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)? If "No," are you willing to obtain?
* Do you hold a National Police Clearance obtained within the last 6 months? If "No," are you willing to obtain?
* Do you hold a current South Australian Driver's Licence?
* Do you have a current Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) certificate? If "No," are you willing to obtain?
The Aboriginal Family Support Service aims to support and strengthen Aboriginal grandparents and their families through the generations. The program provides information, advocacy, referrals, group activities, respite camps, and peer support groups.
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