Join our Family Services Team.

• Foster care expertise comes first, we’ll invest in your leadership development
• Relocation and accommodation support available for the right candidate
• Lead and support a dedicated team delivering high-quality out-of-home care

Your new role

This role is for an experienced practitioner who knows the system, understands carers and young people, and is ready to take the next step into people leadership, or deepen it with our support.

As Team Leader, Home Based Care, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of foster and kinship care services across the Wimmera catchment, ensuring children and young people experience safe, stable and nurturing placements.

You’ll supervise and support a team of Home-Based Care Case Managers, guide practice, manage workflow and ensure services meet legislative, regulatory and funding requirements.

You’ll also build strong partnerships with carers, community agencies, Aboriginal organisations and government stakeholders.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t always easy, but it always matters. You’ll play a key role in helping families stay safe, connected and together in the local community.

In addition to your salary (SCHADS Level 7 - $60.27 per hour) + super, you can access the following: 

• Support with accommodation to assist you with your relocation to Horsham
• Up to $15,900 salary packaging to reduce your fortnightly tax & increase take-home pay.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually
• Receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

What we’re really looking for

We’re looking for deep foster care expertise first and foremost. If you bring strong practice wisdom, credibility in out-of-home care and a steady presence in complex environments, we’ll support and grow your leadership capability.

You’re someone who brings:

• Significant experience in foster, kinship or home-based care within child, youth & family services.
• A strong understanding of statutory placements, carer support & the realities of frontline practice.
• Ability to coach and guide practitioners working in challenging & emotionally demanding contexts.
• A sound knowledge of child safety, legislative and government program requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to adapt your approach to different audiences.
• Alignment with values-led, culturally safe & child-centred practice, keeping people at the heart of decision-making.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, community services, leadership or a related field.

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Make the move to Horsham

Horsham offers a relaxed pace of life, affordable living and strong community connection, all without giving up meaningful, challenging work.

Located in the heart of the Wimmera, you’ll enjoy shorter commutes, easy access to nature and a genuine work–life balance, while still having the essentials close by, including schools, health services, sport and community activities.

If you’re relocating, we can support your move with accommodation assistance, helping you settle in and focus on what matters, leading great practice and supporting children, young people and carers.

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Ready to Apply

If you’re an experienced foster care practitioner considering your next step or you’re curious about what relocation could look like, we’d love to have a confidential conversation.

Call or message Mikahl Miles on 0467 042 937 (during business hours). Click APPLY today, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. 

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.