Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) Be part of an inclusive and diverse organisation. Maximize your income with our flexible salary packaging options. Benefits include generous leave provisions, such as birthday leave and 5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years of service! We Are Key Assets Australia Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.
A little about the role Supporting the State Director, the Assistant Director will develop, lead, and promote the fostering service within the State, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with the organisational strategic plan.
Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Key Assets SA leaders in leading, developing, and providing leadership to the Key Assets SA teams in line with the organisation's vision, mission and values. Act as a coach, mentor and advisor to senior staff, driving leadership development, performance improvement, and professional growth within the agency. Take a lead in promoting a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, encouraging open communication and engagement across all levels of the organisation. Represent Key Assets at external forums, and meetings, including Department for Child Protection and Family Support, and Disability Services Commission planning meetings. Assistant Director – South Australia This is a full-time, ongoing position based at our College Park office.
About you To be successful in this role, you'll come with:
A Social Work qualification recognized by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent. Minimum 3 years of experience of family placement and/or children's services at a senior leadership level. Direct experience working with children and young people in care or the community. Proven experience in successfully leading, mentoring, and developing staff. Understanding of foster care principles, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle and the Charter of Rights for Children and Young People. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and engage with diverse stakeholders. My Key Assets The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks' of annual leave after 2 years' continuous service with us! Professional Development: We provide both digital learning and ongoing face-to-face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you'll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities! Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax-free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year! The fine print Applications close: Sunday 14 December 2024 For further information, please contact Michael Ainsworth at Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, hold a valid WWCC. A full driver's license and travel between sites and across the state is required. If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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