• Full Time position based in Queensland 
• $115k-$126k + Super + Salary Packaging
• Regular intra- and interstate travel required 

Our Organisation  

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

As Practice Partner you will be working with our Child, Youth and Family services in Queensland. Having a thorough understanding of early childhood development, prevention and intervention e.g. attachment, parenting support, school readiness, disability and developmental delay is integral to success in the role.

You are passionate about practice and seeing staff develop. You will work closely with Child, Youth and Family Operations leaders, and your Practice team colleagues, to identify staff practice needs and provide support that integrates broad contemporary practice and wisdom. You will develop and deliver resources, training, workshops, and provide consultations to support the delivery of great client experiences and better client outcomes.

Duties

• Support and resource Operations leaders to build their practice leadership.
• Develop and implement practice workshops and resources that reflect best practice, are aligned with legislative and regulatory requirements, and respond to the changing needs of clients and the operating environment.
• Share practice insights with the Practice team to celebrate good practice, identify integration opportunities and respond to practice gaps.
• Provide complex case consultations to support operations staff deliver best practice services. 

Skills and Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and operational experience in the Early Childhood sector.
• A thorough understanding of early childhood development, prevention and intervention e.g. attachment, parenting support, school readiness, disability and developmental delay is integral to success in the role.
• Demonstrated understanding of (and experience working with) contemporary theoretical and practice frameworks.
• Experience working with staff and Operations leaders to facilitate reflection, learning and best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research and complex ideas into accessible practice resources/workshops.
• Experience evaluating current practice and finding practical solutions to build capability.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: 

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!  
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.    
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.     
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth. 
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on RAP working group, and the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

Interested? Apply online today! 

To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a cover letter no more than 2 pages discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

The Benevolent Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about the role or the application process, please contact Karen Verrier on 0407 229 208 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application, if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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