Please note that this position is open to internal applicants only. External applications will not be considered at this stage.

• Full Time Permanent Opportunity Available!
• SCHADS Level 7 + 11.5% Super + NFP Salary Packaging
• Heidelberg & Thomastown; on the lands of Wurundjeri People

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you are wanting to significantly contribute to the lives of families in the community and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

An exciting leadership opportunity awaits a passionate and skilled professional to take the reins of the Caring Dads program. You'll lead a committed team of expert group facilitators and practitioners, driving innovation, excellence, and outcomes in family violence recovery. This is your chance to guide a program that transforms lives, ensures model fidelity, and delivers measurable results.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead and support the Caring Dads team, ensuring balanced caseloads, supervision, program fidelity, and high-quality service delivery.

• Monitor team performance against service targets, maintain accurate reporting systems, and ensure adherence to internal policies and external standards.
• Manage recruitment, induction, supervision, and professional development, including performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government, community stakeholders, and internal teams; represent the Caring Dads program in external forums.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, compliance, and safe work practices; participate in strategic planning and policy development, deputising for senior leaders as needed.

About you

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services, Counselling, Casework Practice, or a related field, with eligibility for membership with relevant professional body.
• Family Violence training is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in client engagement and working therapeutically with affected family members, where there is a history of trauma.
• Demonstrated experience in the leadership of multidisciplinary teams, including the provision of clinical supervision and the facilitation of clinical review and performance management processes.
• Expertise in current family violence theories and practice frameworks.

How we reward you

• An organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers

For inquiries about the position:

Monique Yeoman, General Manager, Child, Youth & Family Services VIC myeoman@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).