At Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) we value our people and the significant contribution they make to our success in supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT. Support Services for Children Branch, within Inclusion Division, is seeking a highly motivated and well organised candidate to join our team. The Child and Family Centre Director provides strategic leadership and management to ensure the delivery of culturally proficient services for children and families. This role involves overseeing daily operations, budgets, and staff development, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. The Director will also lead community development and education initiatives to strengthen the community and promote optimal child development outcomes. This position will work from the Centre and in outreach settings such as schools and early childhood settings. They will be responsible for establishing effective and sustainable partnerships across schools, communities, government and non-government agencies and the business sector. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the 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:
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, or a related field, such as a Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health). At least 5 years’ experience working with children and their families and/or carers. Demonstrated experience in leading high-performing teams and supervising staff. This role will directly deliver services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and build on existing partnerships with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs). Experience in working directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and in partnership with ACCOs is essential. 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. Experience in community development and strategic stakeholder management is highly desirable. Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams within a human services context is highly desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development, early intervention, and prevention principles is highly desirable. Educational, suitability, and professional qualification checks may be carried out prior to employment. Current Driver’s License. This position does require a pre‑employment medical check. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Notes:
This is a temporary position available for a period of six months from 25 December 2025 until 31 July 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting a maximum two-page written response addressing the items under "What you Require" within the Position Description. Please also provide a curriculum vitae with the contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. 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.
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