Head of Practice

6 days ago


Australia Baptist Care Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Head of Practice

BaptistCare seeks a Head of Practice to lead practice excellence across our community services, housing and aged care programs. Reporting to the General Manager - Practice, Clinical Care and Governance, you'll lead a high-performing team of senior practitioners and partner with leaders across BaptistCare to drive best practice care at every level of the organisation. This is a national-based role with a requirement to travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Leading design and implementation of national practice models aligned with trauma-informed and person-centred principles
  • Develop practice tools and resources supporting consistent, high-quality frontline delivery
  • Support innovation and continuous improvement in service models and practice delivery
  • Build strong partnerships with operational leaders, governance teams, and external partners
  • Oversee supervision frameworks and specialist consultation models across all programs
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards
  • Provide values-aligned leadership to a team of practice and governance specialists

About You:

  • Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, allied health, or related field
  • Senior leadership experience in practice oversight within community, aged care, or housing sectors
  • Proven track record developing evidence-informed practice models
  • Strong capability leading multidisciplinary teams and implementing frameworks
  • Understanding of legislative and regulatory environments across our service sectors
  • Commitment to BaptistCare's Christian values and inclusive approach to service delivery

About us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

The benefits include access to salary packaging that may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition programs, wellbeing support programs, an employee referral program, and retail discounts.

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please email for a confidential discussion with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners.

Applicants are advised to apply promptly as applications may be reviewed before the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.


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