• Permanent full time role based at Wallsend
• Provide team leadership and oversight for the practice staff
• Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary + salary packaging with NFP tax-free component
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

About the role

As a Site Leader you will provide team leadership and oversight for the practice staff of the site which may include casework, counselling, chaplaincy, food support and specialist group programs to individuals, couples, children, and families through collaborative practices that are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

Ensure sustainable high quality service delivery and effective team and individual management and risk management, stakeholder engagement and the identification of appropriate growth opportunities. Provide the highest possible standard of support and clinical casework to clients within a trauma informed care framework.

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in counselling/casework/case management and group facilitation and/or management-related fields
• Extensive experience of a minimum of three years in casework, case management or counselling role with women, children and young people who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence
• Knowledge and experience in trauma informed practices
• Able to identify and develop cooperative and effective relationships with key decision makers/personnel to achieve multi-team or functional goals
• Demonstrated team leadership and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and language backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work
• Strong computer skills and experience using a client management system
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in articulating BaptistCare’s purpose and values in management team development skills
• Demonstrates an integrated response to service delivery
• Current NSW Drivers License
• Hold a current Working with Children Check

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply Now’’ and attach your CV and a Cover Letter. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.