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Closes: 28 April 2026 Classification: Child and Youth Protection Professional Level 4Salary: $136,517 - $146,026 plus superannuationPosition No: 07526Directorate: Health and Community ServicesAdvertised (Gazettal date): 14 April 2026Contact Officer: Trent Wells on or (02) 6207 4732 Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is looking for an experienced and motivated team leader to play a key role in the First Nations Family Response and Engagement team to fill a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months. The Team Leader role, First Nations Family Response and Engagement will be focused on providing strong leadership and mentoring to a team of practitioners who strive to deliver best practices in culturally safe family support for First Nations children, young people, families, and communities. The primary purpose of the First Nations Family Response and Engagement Team is to divert First Nations peoples safely away from the Child Protection setting in a support manner, and to link them with culturally appropriate and relevant services in community. This team strives to provide culturally safe case management for children, young people and their families; aiming to achieve change via culturally informed engagement tools, strengths-based practice, and family led decision making in the Child Protection Setting. Leaders and practitioners within the team place a vital emphasis on First Nations people leading the conversation and involving them in the journey away from the Child Protection setting in alignment with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principles. Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline and/or equivalent work experience in child protection and/or youth justice. Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications, but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply. At least five (5) years of practical experience working with children, young people and their carers or families in a frontline child protection setting. Current (c class) drivers license is essential. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the What You Require capabilities listed on the Position Description. Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. Applications should be submitted . Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate. #LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.