Program Supervisor, Treatment Foster Care Australia

About the role

OzChild is seeking an experienced Program Supervisor to lead its Treatment Foster Care Australia (TFCA) program in Ormeau, Queensland. The role provides clinical and operational leadership for a specialised therapeutic program supporting children aged 7-11 who need intensive behavioural and emotional support. It is a full-time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational oversight of the TFCA program and ensure fidelity to its evidence-based model.
• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team, and provide professional supervision and support staff development.
• Oversee individual treatment plans and monitor children's progress and outcomes.
• Recruit, assess, train and support treatment foster carers, and support them through a shared 24-hour on-call arrangement.
• Manage complex risks, placement challenges and therapeutic interventions.
• Build partnerships with government departments, Aboriginal lead agencies and community organisations.
• Work with program developers to maintain model fidelity and accreditation requirements.

Required profile

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline; a Master's is preferred, and significant relevant sector experience is also considered.
• Leadership and management experience in Child Protection or Out-of-Home Care.
• Clinical experience with children under 12 years of age.
• Understanding of Aboriginal cultural contexts and culturally safe practice.

Required skills

• Knowledge of complex trauma, behavioural interventions, social learning theory and child development.
• Advanced skills in child welfare risk assessment and management.
• Experience providing professional supervision, coaching and mentoring.
• Understanding of evidence-based therapeutic models and practice fidelity.

What we offer

• SCHADS Award Level 7.1 salary of $124,744.88 plus car allowance.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Ex-gratia Easter and Christmas payments.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Successful applicants must complete pre-employment safety screening (Working with Children Check, police checks, reference checks), hold a current driver's licence and have access to reliable transport. Apply through the OzChild careers page.