Manager, Practice Advancement — Flexible Hybrid Leadership

AASW; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Salary packaging options

Paid parental leave

Ex gratia paid days off between Xmas &

Training & development

Job summary

The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) invites applications for the Manager, Practice Advancement—an executive leadership role dedicated to advancing social work practice, strengthening professional capability and shaping the future direction of the profession in partnership with members and social workers.

You will collaborate across the AASW and with stakeholders in social work, government, academia and the community to lead initiatives that respond to emerging challenges and

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and AASW membership eligibility.
• Significant senior social work experience and a strong understanding of contemporary practice, workforce and professional issues.
• Experience leading practice advancement, workforce development or capability-building initiatives.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience and the ability to deliver outcomes through others.
• Experience translating evidence, knowledge and stakeholder insights into practical initiatives, resources and organisational responses.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, influencing and communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, strategic judgement and project leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that strengthen social work practice, professional capability and professionais standards.
• Identify emerging practice and workforce issues and translate evidence, insights and expertise into practical resources, guidance and organisational responses.
• Strengthen practice support services, communities of practice and professional learning networks that build capability and connection across the profession.
• Build strategic relationships with members, First Nations social workers and communities, professional leaders, academics, government and sector partners.
• Lead and support a high-performing team focused on professional excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work across the AASW to ensure professional expertise and member insights inform learning, advocacy, communications, professionais standards and organisational priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

People leadership

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) invites applications for the Manager, Practice Advancement—an executive leadership role dedicated to advancing social work practice, strengthening professional capability and shaping the future direction of the profession in partnership with members and social workers.

You will collaborate across the AASW and with stakeholders in social work, government, academia and the community to lead initiatives that respond to emerging challenges and