Practice Advisor

IFYS; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing reimbursement

Professional training

Staff travel discounts

Job summary

IFYS in Maroochydore is seeking an experienced Practice Advisor to partner with care teams in delivering evidenced based behavioural interventions for children and young people. The role also includes internal training, data trend analysis, and monthly reporting to support service improvements.

The fixed-term full-time position runs until June 2027 with Mon-Fri hours, based in Maroochydore, and a salary of $115,300 per annum pro rata plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience in out-of-home care, residential care, child protection, or therapeutic care settings.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, trauma-informed practice and therapeutic interventions.
• Experience developing, implementing, and reviewing behaviour support, safety, and crisis management plans.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, coaching, and training to frontline staff.
• Well-developed communication, report writing, consultation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyse information, identify trends and make practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with care teams to provide evidenced based behavioural interventions and strategies.
• Design, review, and implement systems to monitor the application of interventions and strategies.
• Attend service stakeholder meetings as required.
• Review critical incident reports and provide constructive feedback to services.
• Undertake practice reviews including data analysis.
• Develop, monitor, and review safety plans and crisis management plans.
• Lead supervision sessions and develop training packages for staff development.

Skills

Supervision coaching

Training delivery

Data analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Psychology degree

Social Work degree

Human Services / Social Sciences degree

Job description

At IFYS, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we continually assess and invest in staff wellbeing through initiatives like the Sanctuary Model of Care, which promotes emotional, social, and physical wellness across our organisation.

We are an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and difference in our communities. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About the opportunity

IFYS has an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join the Practice Hub team in the role of Practice Advisor.

The Practice Advisor partners with care teams to provide evidenced based behavioural interventions and strategies that support children and young people.The Practice Advisor also provides tailored internal training and prepares monthly reports considering analysis trends across services.

What's on offer?

• Fixed-term full-time contract until June 2027
• Monday to Friday hours, based in Maroochydore
• $115,300per annum pro rata + superannuation – IFYS is committed to gender pay equity
• Excellent not for profit salary packaging options (package up to $15,900 per FBT year)
• Unique in-house training opportunities including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation and Sanctuary training
• Annual $250 personal wellbeing reimbursement benefit towards eligible activities
• Free access to the CALM Premium App for you and immediate family + Flight Centre personal travel discounts

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Non-Family Based Care teams to provide evidence based behavioural interventions and strategies
• Design, review, and implement systems to monitor the application of all behavioural interventions and strategies
• Attend service stakeholder meetings as required
• Review critical incident reports and provide constructive feedback to services as required
• Undertake practice reviews as required including data analysis
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of all IFYS Models of Practice
• Develop, monitor, and review individual safety plans and individual crisis management plans
• Lead individual and reflective supervision sessions
• Develop and deliver training packages for staff professional development

Requirements for the role

• A degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in out-of-home care, residential care, child protection, or therapeutic care settings
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, trauma-informed practice and therapeutic interventions
• Experience developing, implementing, and reviewing behaviour support, safety, and crisis management plans
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, coaching, and training to frontline staff
• Well-developed communication, report writing, consultation and relationship-building skills
• The ability to analyse information, identify trends and make practical recommendations

Must hold or be willing to obtain if successful

• Valid Queensland Driver’s License
• QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
• Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
• National Crime Check (A new check will be completed through IFYS systems)
• Ability to provide two recent line manager references including your current employer

Application and assessment process

When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate in Psychometric and Cognitive assessments.

Applications close: 5pm Tuesday the 3rd of November
Applications received after will be accepted but may not form part of the initial candidate pool.

If you would like further information on this role, please call 0431995*** to speak to Danielle in the Recruitment team.

We are deeply committed to the wellbeing, safety, cultural identity and dignity of every individual who accesses our services, including children, young people, adults and people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we uphold best practice standards and adhere to the Human Services Quality Framework, NDIS Practice Standards and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.It is an offence to apply to work in a child related business regulated by the blue card system if you are a restricted person/negative notice holder.

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