Practice Lead - Family Support & Coaching

Act for Kids; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing days

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Act for Kids in Cairns is seeking two Practice Supervisors to lead the Intensive Family Support team and coach practitioners to deliver high-quality services for children and families. This role combines leadership with mentoring, child safety focus, and system-wide improvements within a government-funded contract.

The position offers strong opportunities for professional development and impact, with a salary in the mid- six figures AUD and additional benefits such as wellbeing days and support

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in allied health, social work or human services, with professional registration if required.
• Five years’ experience with children and families, preferably with trauma-informed framework.
• Experience supervising staff in a similar role and eligibility to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire practitioners through coaching, supervision and professional development.
• Provide expert guidance on child protection risk, safety planning, case management and engagement with families.
• Mentor staff in key practice frameworks and facilitate learning opportunities.
• Foster strong stakeholder partnerships and support service performance.

Skills

Coaching

Supervision

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in allied health or social work

Job description

Act for Kids in Cairns is seeking two Practice Supervisors to lead the Intensive Family Support team and coach practitioners to deliver high-quality services for children and families. This role combines leadership with mentoring, child safety focus, and system-wide improvements within a government-funded contract.

The position offers strong opportunities for professional development and impact, with a salary in the mid- six figures AUD and additional benefits such as wellbeing days and support