About Act for Kids

Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to helping keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

About the Position

We are seeking a Clinical Service Manager to lead the Act for Kids Therapy service in Melbourne to enhance psycho-social outcomes for children and young people impacted by trauma.

You will lead a small team of paediatric allied health professionals within an integrated therapy setting and build on Act for Kids government, community, and corporate stakeholder relationships to grow and sustain the service.

• Full time permanent position.
• Level 7 under the SCHCADS award. Salary range is $110,913 to $115,538 plus super.
• Broadmeadows location with free parking, on-site café and facilities, and nearby public transport & shops.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a clinical team to deliver high quality outcomes within a culture focused on impact, accountability, and innovation.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local community, corporate and government agencies.
• Hold a small clinical caseload of children impacted by trauma.
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership for team members with a focus on practice excellence.

Why Join Act for Kids?

The Act for Kids team is a community of shared values. We are a team that is Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative.

• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
• Employer of Choice awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.
• Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
• Above-award leave provisions including additional parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.
• Professional Development via our annual development fund as well as ongoing structured support.
• Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.
• Salary packaging increasing your take home pay with up to $15,900 per year tax free + an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, speech and language pathology or occupational therapy.
• Registration with relevant professional body as required.
• At least three years’ experience working with children, young people and their families who have been impacted by trauma or experienced abuse and neglect, or at least five years’ experience working in similar roles.
• Management experience within a service delivery context.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical exemption.

About Applying

Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted. Please click Apply Now to submit an application.

We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

For more information about the role, contact Thomas Rhodes on 0427 747 134 or [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Service Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.