Regional Practice Lead, CYF. Max Term Full Time

21 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job no: 505807

Employment type: Full Time

Location: Cairns & Far North

Categories: Child, Youth & Family

About the Organisation

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.

From foster care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around

About the Role

Max term full time contract (Monday - Friday) until April 2026.

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Regional Practice Lead to join our Child, Youth & Family team in Cairns.

In this role you will provide expert guidance and practice leadership across our Foster Care and Residential Care Services. This position plays a vital part in enhancing practice quality, upholding safeguarding standards, and achieving quality outcomes for children, young people, families and carers within our programs.

This is a Full Time, Maximum Term contract position (6 months). Whilst based at our Cairns office, hybrid work arrangements are also offered.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers' services for Children, Young People & Families here:

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence-based leadership across Foster Care and Residential Care, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed practice.
  • Support the delivery of carer assessments, supervision, and reviews aligned with LWB policies and care models.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, policy, and practice standards across OOHC and youth services.
  • Lead consistent implementation of care frameworks such as CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and the adoption of new practice models.
  • Coach and supervise staff to build capability and support high performance.

Skills & Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field.
  • Current Driver's Licence.
  • Proven experience in child protection, family support, or youth services.
  • Experience providing practice leadership across Foster Care, Residential, and/or Youth Housing settings.
  • Strong knowledge of legislative and regulatory frameworks related to out of home care and youth services.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and embed evidence-based practices.
  • Cultural competence and commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, LCS and Working with Children Check

Benefits

  • Based at our Cairns office with Flexible Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
  • Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight Sunday 26th of October 2025.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Oct :55 E. Australia Standard Time

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