* Established Not-for-profit Organisation with 100 years of trusted experience
* Full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week
* Winner of a XREF Engage 2025 Best Workplace Awards for 3 surveys in a row
Are you looking for your next leadership role?
We have an opportunity available for a Practice Lead with several years social services experience who understands the complexities of social issues and can provide leadership to a team of practitioners and First Nations Community Development Workers who deliver practical, compassionate services.
ABOUT YOU:
If you are a motivated and experienced leader who is passionate about community impact, understands social issues, and can provide positive solutions - this could be the perfect role for you
You possess a relevant degree in psychology, social work, counselling or related discipline. You have experience managing and supporting multi-disciplinary teams across different locations and possess strong clinical practice skills. You have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven track record in developing individuals, developing team cohesion, establishing and maintaining partnerships with other agencies and community organisations and operate to the highest ethical standards.
You will bring a calm, approachable presence and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy and respect.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As Practice Lead, you will guide and inspire a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated family and relationship professionals. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of high-quality programs that create safe, supportive spaces for children and families navigating difficult circumstances. You will also provide support and leadership to First Nations Community Development Workers. You'll mentor and empower your team, champion best practices, and drive service excellence across our vital programs.
Key duties will include:
* Inspire and Shape Clinical Practice: Provide clinical supervision, workforce development, staff engagement, and foster collaboration.
* Effective Communication: Articulate Interrelate's purpose and strategy and engage in community consultations.
* Leadership and Strategic Direction: Build strong working relationships and provide strategic direction.
* Deliver Results: Oversee management, meeting clinical outcomes and KPIs, and adopt a client-centered approach to service delivery.
* Support Reconciliation: Engage in community outreach, cultural awareness, cultural humility, and continuing education to support reconciliation between the First Nations community and the Non-Indigenous community.
This is a permanent full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week. The role can be based in either our Port Macquarie or Hamilton office and will require regular travel throughout the Hunter/Lower Mid-North Coast region.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor degree in counselling, social work, psychology or related discipline.
2. Demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following:
* the provision of individual and/or relationship counselling to couples and families (3+ years preferred) and specific expertise in one or more clinical/practice areas such as: counselling, relationship education, children's services, men's programs, or family law; and/or,
* early intervention, assessment, case management and therapeutic support to children and young people experiencing risk and/or
* dispute resolution work with families, including children, and significant familiarity with models of dispute resolution, child-inclusive practice and legally assisted family dispute resolution, along with accreditation as an FDRP with the Attorney General's Department
3. Proven knowledge of child development, child protection, mandatory reporting, suicide prevention/ intervention, trauma, and family violence issues, and an in-depth knowledge of relevant sectors and Federal and State legislation
4. Proven track record of clinical and line supervision and support to multidisciplinary teams working with families, children, and young people experiencing challenges, and a strong commitment to, and the ability to lead staff in working in the best interests of children.
5. Highly developed interpersonal, leadership, coaching skills, conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
6. Demonstrated experience in meeting performance indicators and organisational compliance requirements
7. Demonstrated experience in staff recruitment and development
8. Experience in establishing community links and contacts for the purpose of developing and promoting strategic partnerships
* Please refer to the job description for a complete list of responsibilities and requirements*
ABOUT US:
Interrelate is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting healthy human connection. Our vision is a world where healthy relationships are the norm, and our purpose is to support healthy human connection from childhood.
With more than 100 years of expertise in relationship support, we deliver responsive, cutting-edge and transformative services across 30+ locations (and online), supporting over 160,000 clients each year. Our skilled and dedicated team provides accessible services that empower individuals, families and communities to live and relate more effectively.
We are proud to be recognised as a winner of Xref Engage's 2025 Best Workplace Awards, for three surveys in a row. This prestigious recognition celebrates workplaces with strong leadership, excellent management practices and highly engaged teams. At Interrelate, we care about each other, focus on strengths, celebrate achievements, support continuous learning, and find joy in our work, despite the seriousness of what we do.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Salary Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees)
* Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Awards & Appreciation Programs
* Individual and Group Supervision
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click on the Apply Now button to submit your application. You will be required to provide a copy of resume and respond to the selection criteria as part of your application.
Closing Date: Monday, 9 February 2026
If you have any questions regarding this position, please email
Interrelate aspires to continue to be a leader in our community, an organisation known for working respectfully with clients from all different and diverse backgrounds.
We encourage applications from people of diverse: gender identity, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, language, socio-economic circumstances, life circumstances, beliefs, or any forms of perceived disadvantage.
If you will have special requirements or would like to talk to us before submitting an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at and we will organize for you to chat with an appropriate staff member to explain how we can help you.
All Interrelate positions require the satisfactory completion of relevant Police and Working with children's Checks. Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government.