Children, Youth and Families Practice Leader in Canberra

Are you passionate about developing people and strengthening practice? We are seeking a Practice Leader, Capability Development to lead workforce capability initiatives across Children, Youth and Families (CYF).

In this influential role, you will identify best practice and opportunities to improve policy, procedures and service delivery. You will lead staff induction and training programs, facilitate capability development initiatives, and provide coaching, mentoring and practice support to strengthen the quality and consistency of practice across CYF.

Working across strategic and operational environments, you will partner with leaders and frontline staff to build capability, drive continuous improvement, and promote trauma-informed, child-focused practice. You will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about developing others, influencing practice excellence, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications, but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.
• At least five (5) years of practical experience working with children, youth and/or families in a social work/case management role, and/or experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities.
• This position does require a Working with Vulnerable People Check. Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 will be required.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.