Make a real difference in our community.

At South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC), you’ll be part of a culturally safe, inclusive, and values-driven team making meaningful change across communities in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, and Goulburn regions. We're a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering holistic health, wellbeing, and family services. While many of our programs and services are designed specifically for Aboriginal children and families, some of our teams also work with and support the broader community. Cultural connection is at the heart of everything we do, shaping how we support families, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.

Work with purpose, in a location you love, with an organisation that makes a difference.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mentoring and Therapeutic Care Team Leader. This position is responsible for leadership, planning, implementation, coordination and delivery of cultural mentoring and therapeutic support for children and young people in the Shoalhaven.

key responsibilities

• Support and monitor the undertaking and reviews of mentoring client case plans, assuring quality intervention, goal setting and reporting as per relevant program requirements.
• Coordinate the day-to-day requirements of the Mentoring and Therapeutic Care Team and service delivery, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and ongoing performance management to ensure effective service delivery.
• Supervise Counsellors and Therapists in the delivery of services to clients, including day to day monitoring, of referrals and initiating client contacts to ensure assessments, case planning, case reviews and case closures are being implemented within the required timeframes.
• Provide therapeutic support to children and young people when required.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum bachelor’s degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, Counselling and related fields or experience in Therapeutic Support.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with suicide prevention, SEWB and AOD initiatives.
• A comprehensive understanding of the social and health issues impacting the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in supervising staff, and the ability to effectively coach and manage a team to achieve service outcomes.
• Excellent organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including the use of all Microsoft Office applications, client record and data management systems, social media, and writing reports.
• Ability to create and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, mediation and adaptability.
• The ability to effectively communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• High level of integrity, regard for professional boundaries, and confidentiality.

Desirable

• Certificate IV or higher-level qualification in Project Management.
• Experience with collating information for a funding submission.
• Aboriginality*