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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

Are you passionate about supporting your community?

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Lead Practitioner! You will provide delivery to monitor quality early intervention and prevention parenting programs across diverse and growing communities. Additionally, you will lead an effective and high functioning team of Parenting Support Practitioners to deliver one on one parenting support services, evidence based parenting education sessions and community-based parenting playgroups.

What is CaPSS?

CaPSS is an Australian Government Family and Communities (Department of Social Services) program aimed at supporting families, strengthening relationships, increasing family connection to their community, and building parenting capacity to improve the wellbeing and outcomes of children. Programs seek to build protective factors to prevent family conflict and/or breakdown.

Responsibilities include

• Identify opportunities for team training
• Assist the team leader with the day-to-day operations of the program
• Line management and supervision of two parenting support practitioners
• Attend monthly team and program planning meetings
• Review and assess practitioner caseloads and program facilitations
• Delegate practitioner workload through clear communication and handover
• Provide case consultation to practitioners
• Support practitioners to develop new evidence-based parenting workshops and webinars based on feedback from the community

This is a permanent full-time/part time position (if part-time will be 30.4 hours per week) based in Sunshine, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 6 Award.

You will have

• Degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or related field OR
• Demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
• Relevant experience in a Social Service environment
• Relevant experience in supervising staff
• A valid Working with Children's Check

​Benefits of working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!

About Us

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.