Practice Lead| Newcastle, Tamworth or Sydney Base

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Lifestyle Solutions is looking for a Practice Lead to drive high quality therapeutic care across Out of Home Care services, reporting to the Practice Manager, and you will coach managers and frontline teams to embed evidence based practice, strengthen capability, and improve outcomes for children and young people. You will guide practice using data, reflective tools, and trauma informed, therapeutic models while supporting compliance with legislation and quality standards, and you will build capability through coaching, training and feedback. Key requirements include a degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field, proven OOHC or child protection experience, strong knowledge of trauma informed approaches, the ability to coach diverse teams and a commitment to cultural safety. The role is based in Newcastle, Tamworth or Sydney on site, with salary packaging options, ongoing professional development, flexible work and travel opportunities, a supportive values driven culture and the opportunity to make a lasting impact for young people. To apply, submit online via the apply now tab with your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills meet the key criteria; for general enquiries contact Caro Bryant at [email protected].

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 [email protected]