Kinship Team Leader

Full Time- Max term Contract

Sunshine

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Ready to Lead?

Lead a dedicated Kinship Care team supporting children and young people to achieve stability and permanency in care.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, provide staff leadership and supervision, manage referrals and stakeholder relationships, and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice aligned with DFFH requirements.

Your Role in Our Community

Reporting to the Program Manager, you'll provide day-to-day leadership and clinical oversight to a team of Kinship Care practitioners supporting children, young people, and their carers through the placement and support journey. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting practitioners through regular individual and group supervision
• Holding responsibility for complex case consultation, escalation decisions, and risk management
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and other sector partners
• Contributing to program quality, reporting, and continuous improvement activities

About you:

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or similar
• Leadership experience in child and family services
• Strong knowledge of kinship care and child protection

Make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation committed to child safety and positive outcomes.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
• A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role

If you require support with the application process, please contact georgie.venizelos@baptistcare.org.au

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.