We're excited to welcome two
Practice Supervisors
to our
Cairns Intensive Family Support (IFS) team.
In this leadership role, you'll support and develop practitioners to deliver high-quality services that create lasting change for children and families. Combining practice leadership, coaching and mentoring with a strong focus on child safety and family wellbeing, you'll help drive positive outcomes while building the capability and confidence of those around you.
Level 6 SCHCADS Award.
Salary range: $115,340 - $120,441 + Superannuation.
Full-time, government-funded contract opportunity until 30 September ****, with anticipated funding renewal through to 30 June ****.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire practitioners
through coaching, supervision and professional development to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed support to families.
Drive best-practice outcomes
by providing expert guidance on child protection risk, safety planning, case management and engagement with families experiencing complex challenges.
Strengthen team capability
by mentoring staff in key practice frameworks and facilitating individual, group and field-based learning opportunities.
Make a broader impact
by fostering strong stakeholder partnerships, supporting service performance and helping families build safer, stronger futures.
Please read the full position description for more information.
About You
Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (allied health, social work, human services), with professional registration (if required) and a membership in a professional association (desirable).
At least five (5) years' experience working with children and families, preferably with time spent working within a trauma-informed framework.
Relevant experience supervising staff in similar role.




Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
About Act for Kids
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
You will have access to:
Salary packaging
up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
Extra leave
, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
Fitness Passport
including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
Access to our
Employee Assistance Program
including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
Ongoing
professional development
through our annual PD fund and structured support.
Adaptable work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.
Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer ******* and ******* by the Diversity Council Australia.
Contact
For more information, please contact Brett Bordujenko (Program Manager): ******** *** or ******.
If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.
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📌 Practice Supervisor - Cairns (Queensland)
🏢 Act for Kids
📍 Queensland