Support Services for Children (SSC) Branch is seeking a suitably qualified Health Professional to provide early intervention and prevention services to ACT children, young people and their families and provide services to children with developmental delays. As a Team Leader you will report to the Centre Director and work closely with Team Leaders from the other Centres and the broader management team to provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support of workers within the Child and Family Centres, as well as contributing to the professional learning strategies that enhance staff competencies in working with children and families. The position will participate in the development and maintenance of government and community partnerships, program planning, review and evaluation and will be an active member of the management team within the Branch. The position may be located at Tuggeranong, Gungahlin and West Belconnen Child and Family Centres. For further information about the position, please refer to the Position Description. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements: Social Work degree or Psychology with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Australian Psychological Board, plus a minimum of three years practice experience in are levant field. Other relevant degrees will be seriously considered including Early Childhood Teaching/ Education or Community Education/ Development with a focus on child development. Background check will be conducted. Educational, suitability and professional qualification checks may be carried out prior to employment. Current Driver’s license essential. People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au) As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months. How to apply: A written response addressing the Selection Criteria maximum two pages. A current curriculum vitae. Contact details for two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
