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 33 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.

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 the Position

The Director - Clinical Services Growth and Partnerships leads, sustains, and grows our self-funded integrated therapy clinical services nationally. This role requires a balance of clinical expertise, business acumen, innovation, and relationship skills to establish evidence-based services and develop and implement strategies for national scale.

• Full time permanent position.
• Milton based opportunity with hybrid flexible working.
• Salary will be negotiated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and support for philanthropically funded therapeutic services.
• Identify and secure opportunities for national growth of philanthropically funded therapy services.
• Support development of clinical policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with best practice.
• Drive business activity through marketing and quality service provision.
• Analyse business data to support strategic growth initiatives.

You can read our full position description here under the relevant vacancy.

About You

• A tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or similar).
• Professional registration (if required) and membership of a relevant professional association (desirable).
• Qualification in business, marketing and/or postgraduate allied health or public health is highly desirable.
• Minimum of five years in senior leadership roles managing geographically dispersed services and teams, with strong organisational leadership, strategic planning, and goal-setting capabilities.
• Extensive experience in business and financial activities related to healthcare operations with a proven track record of leading teams to meet operational performance indicators and growth targets.
• Experience as an allied health practitioner providing clinical services.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Positive NDIS Worker Screening Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to undergo and pass a Child Safety Personal History Screening Check (LCS2)
• 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 on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application.
• Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
• 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, Thomas McIntyre on 0429 863 995 or [email protected] using the subject line: Director Clinical Services Growth and Partnerships enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.