Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. Why Join Us? You will be part of a passionate, mission‑driven team committed to delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed services for young people. This is an opportunity to influence practice at a state and national level while supporting staff to grow, learn, and deliver exceptional care. About the role Are you passionate about strengthening practice, building capability, and shaping high‑quality services for young people? We’re looking for an experienced and values‑driven Practice Lead to support the implementation and ongoing delivery of our Model of Care across Youth Services in NSW. Reporting to the State Manager, Youth Services , this role plays a pivotal part in embedding consistent, evidence‑informed practice across teams, supporting staff development, and contributing to national practice initiatives. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Redfern, NSW, and is remunerated in accordance with SCHADS Level 7 with potential appointment at SCHADS 8 depending on experience. How you will make an impact Lead and support services to implement the Model of Care and associated frameworks, including developing practice plans and providing reflective practice to leadership teams. Use client voice, risk insights, and service needs to guide practice development and strategy. Provide tailored supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Team Leaders and staff, fostering a culture of learning, transparency, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Build staff capability to work effectively with young people with complex needs, offering clear practice direction and supporting training delivery, planning, and development. Maintain strong communication with the State Manager, contributing expertise to tenders, service model development, and training recommendations. About You What you will bring: Degree qualifications in psychology, social work, or a related field (post‑graduate highly regarded) Minimum 7 years’ experience delivering therapeutic interventions with young people, including at least 3 years in a leadership role Strong understanding of therapeutic frameworks and their application in practice Experience in change management and implementing service models Demonstrated experience delivering reflective practice (group and individual) Understanding of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) highly regarded National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) Current driver’s licence Completion of Code of Conduct, WHS, and Bullying & Harassment training modules Ready to Apply? If you are a collaborative leader with a strong practice background and a commitment to improving outcomes for young people, we’d love to hear from you. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
