• Ongoing Fulltime
• Salary $ + Super/Pro Rata + RDO + Flexible Working
• Based in Heidelberg

Kids First have a prominent 120-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to share your leadership skills, expertise and passion for social justice and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

The Kids First Northern Healing and Recovery Program (NHARP) works in a formal partnership with Berry Street, InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence, Rubix Support and Thorne Harbour Health. This consortia partnership is responsible for leading and governing the Family Violence Recovery service for children and young people aged 0-17, in the North East and Hume Morland areas of Melbourne.

Your new role

• An exciting opportunity currently exists in our innovative therapeutic program - NHARP for a committed person who is passionate about leading a team of Practitioners working with families impacted by family violence.
• The primary role of the Team Leader NHARP is to support and implement the delivery of the innovative Family Violence Specialist program.
• To lead and support a team of highly skilled practitioners that provide therapeutic, attachment-based group and individual recovery interventions.
• Ensure the continued delivery of these interventions are implemented in accordance with current, evidence-based family violence theories and practice frameworks.

About you

• Hold a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, child and family social welfare or related discipline.
• Experience in the leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including the provision of clinical supervision and the facilitation of clinical review and performance management processes.
• Expertise in current family violence theories and practice frameworks.
• Have related counselling experience as well as proven experience leading a counselling program and experience in group work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the use of current theoretical approaches and best practice for working with families where family violence has occurred.
• Demonstrated capability to network and build productive relationships with stakeholders both inside and outside organisational boundaries.
• Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills.
• Networking and facilitation skills.
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a strong passion for social justice.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers

For inquiries about the position:

Sam Carew: Manager - Specialist Family Violence Prevention and Recovery

0423 603 453.

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable). Requirement to comply with Kids First vaccination policy where supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties.

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