Coordinator Permanency Support Program (Mid-North Coast)

About the roleThis is a permanent full-time (35 hours/week) opportunity that can be based at the Coffs Harbour or Port Macquarie PSP programs- some flexible working arrangements - travel required across both Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie We are seeking a dedicated and confident leader to join our Permanency Support Program as Coordinator. This role is responsible for leading and supervising a team of Caseworkers and support staff ensuring safe high-quality and culturally responsive services for children young people and families.A key focus of this role is coaching and mentoring staff around risk and safety strengthening decision-making and ensuring compliance with PSP policy and procedures. You will provide direct supervision and oversight of outcomes for caseworkers attend home visits lead team meetings and represent Uniting at inter-agency forums working in close collaboration with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).In this role you will ensure the PSP Caseworker teams are delivering a contemporary permanency and restoration-focused Practice Framework that is grounded in relational practice and aligned with the HOPE model recognising the importance of connection trust and consistent therapeutic responses for children and young people. Practice will be trauma-informed culturally competent and responsive to individual needs with a strong focus on building meaningful relationships maintaining stability and supporting healing through safe nurturing and strengths-based youTertiary qualification in a community service field. Demonstrated leadership experience with a proven ability to supervise coach and mentor casework expertise in risk and safety assessment in the child protection context with sound knowledge of PSP legislation frameworks and compliance First Nations cultural knowledge and understanding is important to deliver effectively in this roleSkilled in decision-making for childrens best interests with a commitment to hearing the voices of children and young communication conflict resolution and inter-agency collaboration to work under pressure monitor outcomes and ensure accountability in service and understanding of sector trends and a commitment to continuous and cultureWorking to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards but theres more:Welcoming you exactly as you youll be proud to a range of support and opportunities including:Salary packaging optionsWellbeing programsLearning and development opportunitiesRegular supervision support and team meetingsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse and inclusive workplaceTo be considered for this position you must apply online and attach a copy of your updated resume and cover letter addressing the 2x Targeted Questions below (2 A4 pages max) TQ1: Please outline your experience leading teams across multiple your response describe how you have ensured consistent quality of service delivery compliance with organisational and legislative requirements and the implementation of best practice 2: Please describe your knowledge and experience in managing risk and safety for children and young people within a child protection your response include how you identify assess and respond to risk and how you ensure safe trauma-informed questions please contact Alex Sullivan from Unitings Talent Acquisition Team at /with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check Working with Children Check and Reference date:11:55pm Monday 8th June 2026 About UnitingWhen youre part of Uniting youre part of a diverse purpose-led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people enliven communities and confront acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australias First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past present and emerging and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.