Ready to grow your career in youth services? 
 
As a Team Leader with Kanda, you’ll combine hands-on support work with leadership and mentoring responsibilities. You’ll lead a dedicated team, promote a positive culture of care, and receive ongoing professional development and mentoring to support your own career journey. 
 
Key Responsibilities 

• Team Leadership & Culture: Lead and motivate the team to uphold a positive, trauma-informed culture focused on quality care and positive outcomes for young people. Organise and lead team meetings, facilitate communication, and coordinate shift coverage. 
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all team documentation, case notes, and incident reports are completed accurately and on time, in line with organisational policies, child safety standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Support & Engagement: Provide compassionate, person-centred support that promotes emotional wellbeing, safety, and development. Model positive behaviour and proactive engagement with young people. 
• Life Skills & Independence: Empower young people to build essential life skills and independence through structured routines and practical learning, including cooking, personal care, budgeting, and daily living tasks. 

About You 

• Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check or being willing and eligible to obtain prior to commencement 
• Available to work across a full shift pattern (mornings, evenings and sleepovers) 
• Valid Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle 
• Attained or working towards a relevant Diploma or Certificate IV (Community Services, Youth/Social Work, etc.)  
• Experience working with children / young people in residential care 
• Experience leading small teams preferably in youth / children services or other support work related fields, i.e. disability, mental health, aged care, and childcare 

Why You’ll Love Working with Kanda  
  

• Paid induction with supported shadow shifts to set you up for success  
• Strong local leadership presence real people, on the ground, ready to support you when you need it  
• You’re never alone, our on-call team is available to support you outside business hours  
• Paid training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model  
• Wellness initiatives plus 24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app  
• Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases  
• Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers and service rewards  
• Company vehicle provided for use during shifts, no wear and tear on your personal car  
• Free Orbit World Travel Club membership and travel perks  
• Genuine long-term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow  

 
Want to chat about this role? 
 
Reach out to Maddi – Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 07 4111 1889 
 
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. 
 
We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome — they’re essential to who we are and what we do. 

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