Senior Director, Clinical Development | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

ACT; Canberra; In loco; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ACT Government in Canberra seeks a Senior Director, Clinical Development to lead the Clinical Development Unit and deliver evidence‑based practice guidance for CYF’s operations and child and family services. The role includes coaching staff, driving change initiatives, and shaping the strategic vision for the branch.

The position is full-time, temporary for 12 months with a possibility of extension or permanency, and requires relevant tertiary qualifications and leadership experience in

Competenze

• Experience leading a team in a community services environment is essential.
• Proven ability to deliver practice change initiatives through evidence-based guidance.

Mansioni

• Lead the Clinical Development Unit to deliver practice change and specialist services for CYF’s teams.
• Drive the strategic vision of CYF and the CSPA Branch and support the Chief Practitioner in child protection and youth justice practice.
• Facilitate continuous improvement using established change and project management methodologies.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Formazione

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/ Psychology/ Social Welfare/ Social Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Director, Clinical Development
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: The Senior Director, Clinical Development role is responsible for the leadership of the Clinical Development Unit. This role involves leading, coaching, and managing the Clinical Development Unit staff to ensure the successful delivery of significant practice change initiatives. Their core focus will be to lead the unit to deliver practice change through evidence-based practice guidance and clinical specialist advice and specialist services for CYF’s operational teams and the child and family sector, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

The Senior Director is also responsible for delivering the strategic vision of CYF and the CSPA Branch, facilitating continuous improvement through established change and project management methodologies. The Senior Director supports the CYF Chief Practitioner in delivering contemporary child protection and youth justice practice across the ACT, driving service reform, strengthening workforce capability and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Science or related discipline are essential.
• CYPP 6 must have at least five (5) years of practical experience working with children, young peopleand/or their families in a social work/case management and/or leadership role.
• Experience leading teams in a community services environment is essential.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications, but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.A merit pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Applicants should note that aJoint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.