Team Leader Kinship Case Manager

Organisation Overview:

Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is recognised as a leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships. RAC operates in a culturally appropriate, sensitive, community-controlled environment that maintains a holistic approach to service provision and emphasises the importance of family and community.

RAC has been a resource, service provider and enabler of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Greater Shepparton region since 1980. RAC is a cooperative working to provide a range of supports and services including:

• Health and wellbeing
• Positive aging and disability services
• Community services
• Asset and infrastructure services
• Corporate services

RAC has an annual budget of $19 million and a workforce of approximately 230 people. RAC is a significant employer and economic contributor to the region and plays a high profile leadership role as one of the larger Aboriginal organisations in Australia. RAC is committed to ensuring the Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Valley have certainty of access to community-controlled services.

Role Purpose:

As a Team Leader Kinship Case Manager, you will:
• Lead a team providing case management and support to vulnerable children and their carers.
• Oversee the Better Futures and Home Stretch Programs, ensuring smooth transitions for young people
from Kinship Care to independent living.
• Collaborate with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to meet kinship care targets
and reduce placements in residential and foster care.
• Ensure culturally sensitive support for Aboriginal children, maintaining their cultural identity

Employment Conditions:

• All staff are required to sign a confidentiality agreement on appointment to the organisation
• Probationary / qualifying periods apply to all new positions
• All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the Co-operative (available to view)
• All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures to the department and the Co-operative (manuals are available to view)
• A commitment to equal opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices is required
• Salary packaging is available to permanent part time and full-time staff
• Tenure of positions at Rumbalara will be tied to existing contracted funding arrangements

About You
To excel in this position, you should possess the following:
• Experience in team leadership and strategy development.
• Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.
• Strong confidentiality and compliance skills.
• Understanding of Aboriginal community and culture, with an emphasis on the health and wellbeing of
young Aboriginal people.
• Skills in assessment, referral management, and case support practices.
• Understanding of child development and factors impacting it, including recognizing signs of cumulative
harm.

What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay and Conditions: Compensation is aligned with the SCHADS Award, ranging from Level 6
Pay Point 1 – 6 from $53 to $58 per hour, depending on your qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• Opportunities for additional incentives, which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC
day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when
applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.