- Permanent position, Flexible Location in NSW
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$118k-$128k + Super + Salary Packaging
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Meaningful work with flexible, hybrid work options
Who We Are
At Benevolent, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, as Australia’s first charity, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.
As a not-for-profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we are a practice‑led organisation, our work is grounded in evidence and strengths‑based approaches that place people at the centre of everything we do. We walk alongside individuals, families and communities, upholding rights, amplifying voices and advocating for safer, more inclusive systems where people can thrive.
Your Opportunity
As a Practice Partner, you will play a key role in strengthening practice capability across our Child, Youth and Family services in rural, regional and outer Sydney. Working alongside Operations leaders and Practice colleagues, you will help foster a culture of reflective practice, continuous learning and service excellence.
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of the child protection, family preservation and restoration, and out-of-home care sectors. Experience in domestic and family violence, mental health, and alcohol and other drug services will be highly regarded.
Passionate about evidence-informed practice and workforce development, you will identify emerging practice needs and provide targeted support to client facing teams and leaders. You will design and deliver engaging resources, training programs and workshops, and provide specialist consultation to help achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and families.
How You Will Contribute
- Support and empower Operations leaders to strengthen practice leadership and build team capability.
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Develop, implement and evaluate practice resources, workshops and learning programs that reflect contemporary best practice, legislative requirements and client needs.
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Partner with teams to identify strengths, address practice challenges and embed continuous improvement initiatives.
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Share insights and emerging trends with the broader Practice team to celebrate success, identify opportunities for integration and respond to practice gaps.
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Provide specialist consultation on complex cases to support the delivery of high-quality, client-centred services.
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Contribute to the ongoing development of contemporary, evidence-informed practice across Child, Youth and Family services.
Your Benefits
We support our people to live their best lives, with benefits that support your wellbeing, growth and lifestyle. Here are some of the key benefits, and we’d love to tell you more.
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Salary Packaging & Perks – Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging including entertainment and vehicle packaging options to suit your lifestyle, corporate rates/discount with selected partners.
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Flexibility & Wellbeing – Enjoy hybrid work options, monthly ADOs (12 extra days off per year for full time staff), Fitness Passport access, EAP support, and the option to purchase additional leave.
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Recognition & Growth – Competitive pay, Benevolent You Make a Difference recognition program, service rewards, long service leave after 5 years, supportive performance and career check in’s and tailored professional development opportunities.
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Cultural Inclusion – Dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, including leadership pathways and networking groups.
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Employee Networks - Connect through our diverse, employee-led networks that celebrate diversity and foster connection and allyship across shared experiences and identities
Your Skills and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and practical experience within Child, Youth and Family services.
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Strong knowledge of child protection, family preservation and restoration, and out-of-home care programs.
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Experience in domestic and family violence, mental health, and/or alcohol and other drug services is highly desirable.
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Demonstrated understanding and application of contemporary practice frameworks and evidence-informed approaches.
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Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting staff and leaders to promote reflective practice, learning and professional growth.
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Ability to translate research, legislation and complex practice concepts into practical, accessible resources and training.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience identifying practice improvements and implementing sustainable solutions.
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Excellent relationship-building, communication and facilitation skills.
This role aligns with the capability requirements of Team Specialist level. Please see the Capability Framework attached to this advert to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.
Our Commitment
At Benevolent we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to providing a culturally safe workplace for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities, and those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, to strengthen our ability to deliver inclusive and responsive services to the communities we support.
We recognise and value the cultural knowledge, lived experience and community connections that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring, and welcome applications from individuals across all cultures, identities and lived experiences.
Ready to make a difference?
Click 'APPLY' to send your resume and a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Need more information or have questions? Feel free to reach out Amy on [email protected]
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
