Practice Specialist, Continuous Practice Improvement

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?

Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Practice Specialist to join our Practice Quality team. This is a full time 12month contract opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Location negotiable to work across Barnardos offices in NSW and ACT.

About the RoleAs a Practice Specialist, you will:

• Support the implementation and embedding of the Outcomes Framework, including implementation planning, building outcomes literacy and translation into practice.
• Support the implementation, review and measurement of the Barnardos Practice Model (Practice Framework, Outcomes Framework and B-HIVE [case management platform].
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Safe and Together Model.
• Management of multiple projects including the development, implementation, execution and measurement of projects.
• Develop and build on Barnardos practice, knowledge, and skills and how this supports better outcomes for children, young people and their families who experience adversity.
• Contribute to content curation and delivery of Practice Quality training/workshops to ensure program employees are supported in their professional knowledge, quality standards and ongoing development.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.

Skills and Experience :

• Relevant qualifications (Social Work, Social Science, Psychology) or equivalent level of experience.
• Strong understanding of child protection issues and the impacts of trauma on children and young people.
• At least 4 years of direct work experience within the social care sector, predominately with children, young people and families.
• Strong skills in identifying risks and opportunities that will safeguard Barnardos practice future.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detailed understanding of project management, including planning, researching, developing, consulting, executing and measuring success.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.

What's on Offer:

• Base salary: $100,797 per annum (pro rata, if applicable) + 12% superannuation.
• Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
• Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
• Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include:

• 35-hour work week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC WeekExtra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year periodOngoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
• Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
• Access to Barnardos' Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama

About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children's charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.

For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.

Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check (or APP number)
• For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check
• COVID-19 vaccination (condition of employment)

How to Apply

To get started, simply submit your current resume.

If your application progresses, you'll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You'll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Zoe on or

There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

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