Your role:
The child and young person practice leader role provides specialist and expert level of practice leadership, support, advice and decision making within a complex and fast paced environment. You will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and evidence informed practice to complex and high risk matters within a child wellbeing context.
For more specific information about the program, position, key responsibilities and key selection criteria. Please view the positions description available here: Advanced Practice Leader – Children and Young People PD TOD M AW8 052023 V1.1 (1).pdf
What we are looking for:
Expertise and knowledge required include:
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people in a family violence context.
- A strong knowledge and understanding of the drivers/causes of family violence and child and family vulnerability, as well as the child and family services and/or broader social services sector and their fundamental practices and theories is required.
- Demonstrated experience in leading practice within complex service delivery contexts, particularly multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approaches to the provision of services to vulnerable children, families and diverse communities is required
The role of the Integrated Practice Leader requires specialist knowledge and skills and someone who can:
- Bring expert knowledge and experience in clinical and social services management to lead best practice in the areas of family violence, child development, attachment and trauma theories as well as an understanding of the law and legal system in the context of responding to family violence and vulnerable children and families.
- Work collaboratively in an integrated team, drive cultural change, inspire positive practice cultures and support a large and varied integrated team of professionals
- Manage, build and maintain strong key stakeholder relationships
- Identify and manage obstacles and opportunities for development in the internal and external environment
- Effectively self manage behaviour and maintain and foster a culture of resilience
Qualifications
- Professional clinical experience and relevant qualification(s) in social work, psychology or a related discipline is essential.
What you need to know:
- A salary at SCHCADS level 8.3 which equates to $125,061.04 plus super at full time.
- A fixed term contract until 29th November 2024 covering a period of study leave.
- Based at Bendigo Orange Door.
- Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
- Working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday on site which is great for work life balance
- You can draw upon the experience of others to set you up for success
- We have the Rainbow Tick!
Ready to take the next step:
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th October
To apply for this position please click apply wherever you see the advert and that will most likely take you to our careers page where you click apply again and submit your resume and cover letter.
If shortlisted we will then ask you to address some Key Selection Criteria.
This advert is only meant to give you an overview. To learn more or to ask any questions contact Paul Ridley on 03 9412 6078 or email [email protected]
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
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