Practice Quality Workforce Development Consultant

Salary:

$119,094 - $124,074 + Super + Salary sacrifice

Location:

Cairns

Documentation:

Employment Type:

Full-Time Temporary

Department:

Out of Home Care Services

Closing Date:

31 Aug 2025

Join the Team That's Changing Lives

At Act for Kids, we help children and families heal, grow, and feel safe. For over 30 years, we've been there for kids who've experienced abuse or are at risk of harm. With more than 25 centres across Australia, we've helped thousands of children, and their families get the support they need.

Our team is full of passionate people who want to make a real difference - helping kids feel safe, recover from trauma, and live happy lives.

Working With Us

Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.

We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: We are Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing.

• Named an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia (2023–2024).
• A caring, welcoming culture that celebrates diversity and puts wellbeing first.
• Work-life balance matters to us — we support you to thrive both at work and at home.

What You'll Get From Us

At Act for Kids, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're proud to offer:

Extra time off – including wellbeing days, parental leave, study leave, and even pet leave

Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.

Fitness Passport – discounted gym and fitness memberships for you and your family.

24/7 support – access to free counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

Ongoing learning – annual funding and structured support to help you grow professionally.

Flexible work options – because we value balance and respect what you bring to the team.

About the Role – Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are looking to welcome an IdentifiedPractice Quality and Workforce Development Consultant to be responsible for the development, planning and implementation of workforce development strategic solutions and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the program.

• It is a genuine occupational requirement that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Full time role government funded with possible extension.
• Level 7 under the SCHCADS Award. Salary range is $119,094 - $124,074 + Super.
• Ability to travel to remote communities in the Far North Queensland Cape and Gulf areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a SafeKIDS workforce capability plan though contemporary people and culture methodology to improve and enhance practices in areas of diversity and inclusion, learning and development, recruitment and selection, wellbeing, and talent management.
• In consultation with the Director of Out of Home Care develop strategic and operational initiatives relating to workforce development strategies with consideration of sustainable, economic, environmental, social and governance factors and in alignment with policies, practices and procedures.
• Develop and coordinate professional learning and development pathways to assist in building workforce capability.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience working in a specialist workforce development role, or similar, with a focus on diversity and inclusion, learning and development, recruitment, selection and wellbeing.
• High level of cultural awareness and demonstrated workforce development experience gained from working with people from different backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• In-depth knowledge of the Out of Home Care and Child Protection sectors, including the Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF), or the ability to develop this knowledge base quickly.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
• Current driver's licence.
• Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).
• Willingness of a respected Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural referee to vouch for your appropriateness for this role.

About Applying

• Job applications will be reviewed as soon as submitted.
• 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 or questions about the role, please contact Phill Hogan on or

Closing Date: 31 August 2025