Clinic Practice Manager

At ACAP we change lives. We equip our students with a deep understanding of human behaviour, the skills to make a positive difference and the resilience to enjoy long, healthy careers.

**ACAP**, The Australian College of Applied Professions, is Australia's leading independent provider of tertiary education, delivering accredited courses in psychology, counselling, coaching, criminology, social work, law, and business management and leadership (MBA).

ACAP's Sydney and Melbourne Campus are home to our in-house Clinic. The Clinic is a non-for-profit enterprise that seeks to offer access to low-cost psychological support services for our community nationwide, as well as providing high-quality learning experiences for our students completing their Social Work and Counselling degrees.

To support the growth of the Sydney Clinic **we are seeking a Clinic Practice Manager** to run the day to day operations of the clinic, whilst providing students with support and development in their discipline-specific practice.

**The role of Clinic Practice Manager involves**:

- Supervising students undertaking placements in the clinic and providing high quality, interdisciplinary learning opportunities
- Developing and delivering a high quality, culturally responsive service to the community
- Engaging with external agencies in building partnerships to widen participation and broaden community outreach opportunities
- Acting as an effective interface between the clinic and relevant Colleges Chairs of Social Work & Counselling
- Ensuring professional conduct of the Clinic, including compliance with relevant policies and procedures

Working closely with the Clinic Director and Clinic Administrator, The Practice Manager is part of a tight-knit dedicated team, with a shared passion for developing, mentoring, and guiding students throughout their academic journey to become the next generation of Counsellors and Social Workers.
- Bachelor's degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Social Work or Psychology
- 5 years of professional experience in a relevant practice or professional health management role, preferably in a multidisciplinary context, at both operational and supervisory levels
- Registered or eligible for; Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), or Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Strong professional clinical, interpersonal, and mentoring skills
- Advanced skills in providing supervision both for new and emerging practitioners

This is a key role in our collaborative, vibrant and evolving nationwide team, it is critical that you share our passion for excellent customer service and exceptional stakeholder relationships.

**If the below is important to you, you will flourish here**
- Student-focused approach with the highest standards of student experience and outcomes
- Working in a vibrant, growing team that is committed to innovative teaching
- A collegial and collaborative environment dedicated to academic excellence and professional development
- A diverse and inclusive workforce, supporting equality and diversity
- Cultural responsiveness; We attract students from 40+ nationalities, so your work will have far-reaching community benefits

**Some benefits and perks of working with ACAP include**:

- Genuine flexibility with hybrid working arrangements
- Health & wellbeing packages including free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, travel, hotels, and insurance
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Up to 75% off study scholarships on all our courses
- 2 paid volunteer days per year for your passionate causes

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
**If this opportunity takes your interest, we would love to hear from you**

**How to apply**:

- Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest
- Like some more information? We would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion contact Deb (Clinic Director) (02) 8236 8070

**_Please note applicants require full working rights in Australia_