Your new employer
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.
Job Description
Both Fixed-Term and Ongoing roles available
Your new role
The Team Leader, Residential Care is 'hands-on' leading and working alongside a team of Youth Support Workers providing care and support in a 24-hour residential setting for children and young people, ranging in age from infants to teens, who are unable to live with their families. These positions based both in the Metro North and South, operate during business hours Monday to Friday under a flex-time arrangement, but also undertake after hours 'On-Call' responsibilities. This is a rewarding opportunity for you to help our clients reach their full potential. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with disability to apply.
Who we are looking for
* Demonstrated ability to relate to Aboriginal children and young people and to work with them to achieve change and quality outcomes
* Demonstrated ability to work within a team and communicate effectively
* Computer literacy with the Microsoft Office suite of products
* High-level of organisation and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal
* Demonstrated ability to positively interact with AFSS staff, clients, sector representatives and community
* Ability to lead the team to success
To be successful you will need
* A minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent
* A current South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Clearance
* To be assessed as suitable via a Psychological Suitability Assessment
* A current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 or HLTAID012)
* An unrestricted current South Australian Drivers Licence (P2 and above)
* A Safe Environments for Children and Young People Certificate
* Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
Thentell us in a 2-page cover letter (addressing the criteria in the J&P) why you're a good fitfor this job and send this with your resume through Seek.
For more information, please call Ayden Hannafordon 0455 211 636(9am - 5pm, Mon to Fri)
Applications close 9am Wednesday, 8 April 2026.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 candidacy.
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