Details: The Senior Director, Clinical Development role is responsible for the leadership of the Clinical Development Unit. This role involves leading, coaching, and managing the Clinical Development Unit staff to ensure the successful delivery of significant practice change initiatives. Their core focus will be to lead the unit to deliver practice change through evidence-based practice guidance and clinical specialist advice and specialist services for CYF’s operational teams and the child and family sector, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

The Senior Director is also responsible for delivering the strategic vision of CYF and the CSPA Branch, facilitating continuous improvement through established change and project management methodologies. The Senior Director supports the CYF Chief Practitioner in delivering contemporary child protection and youth justice practice across the ACT, driving service reform, strengthening workforce capability and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare,



Social Science or related discipline are essential.
- CYPP 6 must have at least five (5) years of practical experience working with children, young people and/or their families in a social work/case management and/or leadership role.
- Experience leading teams in a community services workplace is essential.
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
- Driver’s license (C class) is essential.
- As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who do not have these qualifications, but who have appropriate and relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and experience are eligible to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A merit pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

📌 Senior Director, Clinical Development (Canberra)
🏢 Health and Community Services Directorate
📍 Canberra