- Lead best practice across child safety programs where it matters most
- 12 RDOs a year - one extra day off every month, built into how we work
- Full-time, office-based role in either our Beenleigh or Ipswich offices The children and young people in our programs need more than a service. They need consistency, safety and someone at the helm who holds the whole thing together. That's this role.

As Practice

Lead with Kanda's Children, Youth & Family Services team, you'll drive best practice across CYF programs - guiding the leadership team, shaping how services are delivered, and making sure the most vulnerable children, young people and families get the outcomes they deserve. It's strategic, it's hands-on, and the decisions you make ripple out into real lives every day. What you'll be doing - Guiding the CYF leadership team and fostering a positive, collaborative culture across staff and service users

- Ensuring all programs comply with legislative, funding and regulatory requirements while upholding best practice
- Advocating for clients and influencing federal and state government agendas on Child Protection matters
- Developing and implementing supervision and communication strategies that support teams through change, accountability and complex casework
- Overseeing critical incident management and reporting breaches of care standards to appropriate managers
- Creating, monitoring and reviewing individual safety and crisis management plans for children and young people
- Identifying opportunities to enhance services, policies and systems and driving effective change strategies to deliver them You're the right person if...
- You hold a tertiary qualification in Human Services or a related field,



or bring equivalent experience in a similar senior role
- You have a comprehensive understanding of the Human Services sector, particularly contemporary child protection and family issues
- You have extensive knowledge of quality assurance and risk management in children's services
- You collaborate effectively with stakeholders, agencies, specialists, families and community members
- You have strong research and analytical skills and can provide evidence-based recommendations and solutions
- You present, negotiate and mediate with confidence across complex and sensitive situations
- You hold a drivers licence, Licensed Care Approval (LCS2), valid Working with Children Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Why Kanda We believe the people who care for others deserve to be genuinely looked after too. Here's what that looks like in practice:
- Monthly RDO - an extra 12 days of leave per year
- Wellness initiatives plus24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app
- Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases
- Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers for Employee of the Month and service anniversaries
- Enjoy free Orbit World Travel Club membership - $100 travel voucher, exclusive offers, and dedicated support
- Genuine long-term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow Kandais committed to creating and maintaining a child secure organisation We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome - they’re essential to who we are and what we do.

📌 Practice Lead (Logan City)
🏢 Kanda
📍 Logan City