Practice Lead| Newcastle, Tamworth or Sydney Base Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, NSW, Australia, 2295 Sydney, NSW, Australia Tamworth & North West NSW, NSW, Australia, 2340 Full Time Fixed Term Full Time Permanent About the role The Practice Lead drives high-quality therapeutic care across Out of Home Care services. Reporting to the Practice Manager, you coach leaders and frontline teams to embed evidence-based practice, strengthen capability, and improve outcomes for children and young people. Benefits Salary packaging options Ongoing professional development Flexible work and travel opportunities Supportive, values-driven culture Make lasting impact for young people Duties Coach managers and teams to apply therapeutic frameworks Guide practice using evidence, data, and reflective tools Support compliance with legislation and quality standards Build capability through coaching, training, and feedback Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Experience Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field Proven expertise in Out of Home Care or child protection Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic models Ability to coach, train, and influence diverse teams Commitment to cultural safety and inclusivity About the company / Culture We are a child and family services organisation committed to safe, nurturing, and evidence-informed care. Our values—Inspired, Courageous, Skilful, Responsive—guide everything we do. We foster collaboration, cultural safety, and continuous learning to create better futures for children and families. How to apply All applications must be submitted on line via the apply now tab - please include your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the key criteria for this position. Any general enquiries please contact Caro Bryant carolyn.bryant@lifestylesolutions.org.au
