The Orange Door Aboriginal Response Team Leader
Core
Provide leadership, supervision, and operational support to an Aboriginal Response Team delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children, and families experiencing family violence.
Role type
Team Leader, Aboriginal Response Team (Social Work/Community Services)
Builds
Culturally safe, trauma-informed support pathways and service delivery for Aboriginal communities
Domain
Social Services / Family Violence / Aboriginal Community Support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, Cultural safety, Team leadership, Case management, Program compliance, Stakeholder engagement, Performance management, Recruitment & onboarding
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Aboriginal history and culture, Experience with family violence frameworks
Technologies
CIMS, CISS, FVISS, MARAM, Child Safe Standards
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to practitioners; Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and professional development; Manage task allocation and workflow; Provide case direction and oversight for complex cases; Collaborate with police, child protection, and Aboriginal services; Ensure compliance with legislative standards and policies; Monitor and escalate risks; Contribute to continuous improvement of program effectiveness.