Practice Lead

Practice Lead - Family and Domestic Violence Parkerville Children and Youth Care – Midland WA Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves. Our Vision We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential. The Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub, based at our Child, Youth and Family Advocacy Centre in Midland, is an innovative and exciting mental health and well‑being service designed to support children aged 0‑12 years and their families with mild to moderate mental health challenges. As the first of its kind in Western Australia, The Kids Hub delivered in partnership with Koya Aboriginal Corporation, Lifespan Psychology, Pregnancy to Parenthood and MIFWA is committed to providing high‑quality, outcomes‑based services to children and their families. Lead Trauma‑Informed, Culturally Safe Support for Children and Families: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV)? The Kids Hub is seeking a dedicated Practice Lead to champion high‑quality, trauma‑informed, and culturally safe service delivery for children aged 12 and under who present with or disclose experiences of FDV. If you’re ready to lead change, inspire others, and help shape a safer, brighter future for children affected by family and domestic violence, we’d love to hear from you. This senior therapeutic role is offered on a fixed‑term, part‑time basis, commencing in early February 2026, ending November 2028. Join us in making a difference at The Kids Hub If you would be keen to join us, we are now seeking a passionate and committed professional to join our team who can: Lead and embed best practice, developmentally appropriate responses for children and families affected by FDV, working closely within a multidisciplinary team. Drive the co‑development of an FDV Practice Framework and define core competencies to ensure consistent, reflective, and responsive practice across the Hub. Champion an integrated, wraparound approach to care, ensuring FDV‑related support is aligned with each child’s developmental stage and cultural context. Implement and uphold trauma and family domestic violence‑informed approaches in all interactions and treatments. Ensure the quality‑of‑service delivery is consistently high and aligns with best practices in mental health and well‑being. Advocate for the mental health and well‑being needs of children and their families within the community. Qualifications and Experience: Demonstrated experience working with children impacted by FDV, with a strong understanding of trauma‑informed and culturally safe practice. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and practice leadership, with the ability to co‑create frameworks and guide reflective, evidence‑based practice. Passionate about supporting practitioner growth and building capability, with a commitment to ongoing learning and service improvement. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a supportive, inclusive, and accountable team environment. Relevant tertiary/bachelor’s qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology or Social Science, or a related field. Project Management and service design experience. Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and continuous professional development. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to the safety, recovery, and wellbeing of children and their families. Contribute to innovative, evidence‑informed practice and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people. Support the development and implementation of a shared Practice Framework that strengthens responses to FDV across the Kids Hub. Parkerville Children and Youth Care are uniquely positioned to provide the successful applicant with the following benefits: SCHADS Schedule B Pay Point and Level – Level 6.1‑6.3 - $55.72 - $58.19. EAP Service with Wellness resources. Salary Packaging of up to $15,900. Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs. All applicants must meet the above criteria and must be permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations. We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Friday, 23 January 2026 . Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier. Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. complies with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background. We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Please be advised that only successful applicants will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr