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Senior Practice Lead, CYF. 6 mths Max Term Full Time Geelong


Job Location:

Melbourne - Australia

Yearly Salary: AUD 15900 - 15900
Posted: 18 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead evidence-based practice across child youth and family programs

Influence foster care and residential care outcomes across Victoria

Hybrid work monthly RDO and professional training provided

About the Company

Life Without Barriers is a leading social-purpose organisation partnering with people and communities to change lives for the better. Its people-first approach supports children families people with disability people experiencing mental health challenges and people seeking refuge.

About the Role

Lead practice quality across Victorias Out of Home Care team from Geelong. Reporting to the Regional Director Child Youth & Families you will coach teams strengthen evidence-based practice and support better outcomes across foster care and residential care. Full-time six-month max-term with a view to extend.

Duties

  • Lead and coach teams across foster and residential care programs
  • Strengthen client voice and participation in service delivery
  • Advise managers on legislation standards and practice issues
  • Deliver training clinical supervision and practice improvement support
  • Monitor quality fidelity risks compliance and accreditation readiness

Skills & Experience

  • Psychology Social Work or related tertiary qualification
  • Eligible for AASW or Psychology Board of Australia registration
  • Leadership experience in child protection or human services
  • Clinical supervision experience with social workers or psychologists
  • Current drivers licence and relevant probity checks

Culture

People enjoy working at Life Without Barriers because the work is purpose-led inclusive and grounded in genuine relationships. The organisation supports culturally safe practice reconciliation and accessible recruitment and encourages people to bring their whole self to work.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Salary packaging up to $15900 per year
  • Optional $2600 annual Meal & Entertainment card (pre-tax)
  • Hybrid working model
  • Monthly rostered day off
  • Dedicated after-hours service for CYF programs
  • Full CARE and TCI training and certification
  • Mobile phone and laptop
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Novated leasing options
  • Travel Club membership
  • Fitness Passport more

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact . Please note we do not accept applications to this email.

Application closing date is Friday 25th September.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.


Required Experience:

Senior IC