About the Role:

• In collaboration with the CEO and the Executive team, the Clinical Manager leads and supports the multi-disciplinary team to deliver optimal results to vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, teachers and children.
• Attend management and staff meetings, reporting on the progress, challenges and KPIs for each project.
• Identify and design new projects, based on research, surveys and empirical evidence, in close collaboration with the Executive team.
• Collaborate with Grant Writer to articulate the needs, project development and budget so that timely applications and acquittals are expedited.
• Collaborate with the Executive team on HR issues and new recruitment related to Clinical staff.
• Oversee the trainers of all student placements and all research projects.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and strategic partners to identify gaps, facilitate referrals and prevent duplication.
• Provide input into the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work area.
• Actively participate in professional development including continuing education opportunities provided through the organisation and regular clinical and cultural supervision.

What you bring:

• Qualified Social Worker and registered member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Post graduate qualifications in management is highly desirable.
• Cultural knowledge of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people would be desirable.
• Formal qualifications in Supervision - Australian Psychology Board STAP qualifications or other supervision training program would be highly desirable.
• Minimum five year’s relevant experience in the human services area (e.g. Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling and Social work).
• Extensive clinical leadership and senior management experience in welfare sector.
• Passion to lead a committed team who are driven by profound healing.
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with families impacted by trauma.
• Demonstrated proficiency as supervisor of staff and students.
• Capacity to prevent vicarious trauma among clinical staff.
• Current Child Check, Police Check, driver’s licence and preparedness to travel intra- state where remote preschools are serviced.
• Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, computer literacy, time management, priority setting and negotiation.

Benefits:

• Career progression
• Flexible working hours