Aboriginal Family Preservation Manager

Winanga-li Aboriginal Child & Family Centre (ACFC)

Location: Servicing Moree, Narrabri, Inverell/Gwydir, Tamworth, Gunnedah & Liverpool Plains (Gamilaraay/Gomeroi/Kamilaroi Country)

Winanga-li ACFC is seeking a passionate and experienced Aboriginal Family Preservation Manager to lead the delivery of a culturally grounded, intensive family preservation program across our service footprint. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring Aboriginal children remain safely connected to family, kin and community through a therapeutic, trauma-informed, and culturally led model of care. You will guide program development, oversee service quality, and support a skilled workforce delivering wraparound, in-home supports to families experiencing complex challenges.

This is an Aboriginal identified position.

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What We Offer

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Additional leave benefits:
  • 3 extra days over Christmas
  • 2 additional leave days (Picnic Day + Birthday leave & gift card)
  • 15 days personal (sick) leave per year (full-time)
• Generous uniform allowance
• Study support with allocated time
• A strong, supportive team and culturally grounded organisation

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Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Lead Family Preservation services across multiple locations
• Ensure delivery of intensive, home-based, culturally safe programs
• Drive program growth, innovation and reform readiness

Practice Leadership & Quality

• Oversee high-quality, evidence-based and culturally grounded case practice
• Ensure strong risk assessment, safety planning and case review processes
• Embed trauma-informed and healing-centred approaches

Workforce Leadership & Development

• Supervise Team Leaders and multidisciplinary practitioners
• Build workforce capability through coaching, mentoring and training
• Support recruitment, retention and leadership development pathways

Community & Cultural Engagement

• Work alongside Elders and cultural leaders
• Ensure services align with community expectations and cultural governance
• Strengthen kinship, identity and cultural connection in service delivery

Partnerships & Service Integration

• Build strong cross-agency and community partnerships
• Coordinate wraparound supports and referral pathways
• Enhance collaboration across government and non-government services

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with program requirements and legislation
• Oversee reporting, data quality and outcome monitoring
• Support audits and continuous quality improvement

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About You (Essential)

• Aboriginality (this is an identified role)
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated leadership experience in family preservation, child protection or family support programs
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal community-controlled service delivery
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex casework
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice frameworks
• Current:
  • Working With Children Check
  • National Criminal Record Check
  • NSW Driver Licence

Highly Regarded

• Experience in intensive in-home or wraparound service models
• Training in therapeutic or trauma-informed practice
• Leadership or management qualifications

Why Join Winanga-li?

At Winanga-li ACFC, we are committed to strengthening Aboriginal families, culture and community. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change, contribute to sector reform, and support families to thrive in culturally strong and safe ways.

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How to Apply

Applications must include:

• Current Resume
• A cover letter addressing your suitability against the role requirements
• A brief statement outlining your interest in the position