Address Location:
Blacktown
Employment Type:
Full-Time Temporary
Department:
ITP: Sydney
Salary:
$110,913 -115,538 + Super + Salary sacrifice
Closing Date:
26/03/2024
Supporting Documentation:
About Us
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.
Why Join Act for Kids?
The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.
Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
Employer of Choice: Awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
Fitness Passport - Discounted health and fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
Above-award leave provisions available – including study and exam leave opportunities.
Our Employee Assistance Program includes 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.
About the Position
We are looking to welcome a Clinical Service Manager to lead a small team of paediatric allied health professionals within an integrated therapy setting to provide an outstanding therapeutic service to children, young people, and their families.
Full time opportunity.
Level 7 under the SCHCADS award. Salary range is $110,913 -115,538 plus super.
Maternity leave backfill from 20 May 2024 until 31 January 2025.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Lead a clinical team to deliver high quality outcomes within a performance planning and development culture.
Hold a clinical caseload of children impacted by trauma.
Provide clinical supervision and leadership for team members with a focus on practice excellence.
About You
A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology).
Professional registration and membership of a relevant professional association is desirable.
At least three years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or experienced abuse and neglect, or at least five years’ experience working in similar roles.
Proven management experience within a service delivery context.
A proven ability to plan and successfully deliver innovative projects and initiatives under a strategic plan.
Other Requirements
Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
Current driver’s licence.
Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.
Eligibility for a NDIS Worker Clearance Check.
About Applying
Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted.
We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.
For more information or questions about the role, please contact Miranda Bain on 0419 794 513 or miranda.bain@actforkids.com.au.
Closing Date: 26 March 2024
