Act for Kids

About Act for Kids

Program Coordinator for SafeKIDS will join a professional, compassionate and friendly team based at our Cairns office in Bungalow. The role is full time and fixed term until 31 December 2023. Extension of employment contract beyond March 2024 is subject to the continued successful government funding of the program. Working with the SafeKIDS program you will provide effective leadership while ensuring the delivery of high quality, culturally sensitive out of home care services to children and young people. Responsibilities include: Provide evidence based, quality practice provided to children and young people in our care. Lead culturally diverse teams and, in partnership with the Workforce Development Specialist, ensure effective recruitment and selection, on-boarding and induction, training and development, leadership coaching and mentoring for team members. Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations including the Standards of Care and Human Services Quality Framework. Lead, support and resource activities to achieve compliance and participation in audits. Provide supervision, line management, support and leadership to Team Leaders, House Parents and Residential Support Workers. Work as part of the larger SafeKIDS team to enhance child protection outcomes for the children, young people and families being provided with a service. About you Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline (allied health, social work, human services); Experience delivering high quality care services for vulnerable children and young people; Demonstrated understanding of the role of culture in out of home care; Knowledge of child protection, attachment and trauma theories/research and the ability to apply this to Indigenous contexts; Extensive experience managing, leading and implementing residential or out-of-home care services for vulnerable children and young people; An ability to effectively problem solve and manage contingencies under pressure; Cultural awareness and an understanding of how to communicate and work effectively with families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. With over 70% of our SafeKIDS team members identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. About the pay Position is classified Level 7.1 – 7.3 under the SCHCADS award; Salary range is $92,973 - $96,864 plus 9.5% superannuation (pro-rata for part-time). In addition, as a registered Not for Profit/Charity, we offer excellent salary packaging options through RemServ which can significantly increase your take home pay. About the benefits Strong values based organisation Excellent professional development options (including annual professional development fund opportunities) Paid Parental Leave Paid Study Assistance Employee Assistance Program including Health & Well-being Portal Excellent family friendly and flexible work environment. About applying... Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit an application or for more information about the role, contact Massimo Zaini, Operations Manager on 0417 776 685 or [email removed]. Closing Date: 13 March 2020

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