Classification: Health Professional Level 6
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 72018
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 August 2026
Contact Officer: Kate West on [email protected] or (02) 6205 4377
Details: Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families? Do you enjoy leading change, building partnerships, and turning strategy into practical results? This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of early intervention services in the ACT.
Support Services for Children is seeking a Thriving Kids Implementation Off icer to lead the implementation of Thriving Kids initiatives across the Child Development Service and Child and Family Centres.
Working closely with senior leaders, the Disability Reform Taskforce, government agencies and community partners, you will coordinate the delivery of key reform initiatives, develop service pathways and processes, support workforce engagement, and drive continuous improvement. You will help embed new service models that ensure children and families can access the right support at the right time.
This role requires a highly motivated professional with strong stakeholder engagement, project management and change leadership skills. You will be confident working across complex environments, building productive relationships, and developing practical solutions that improve service delivery and client outcomes.
At Support Services for Children, we are committed to protecting and promoting the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families while contributing to a significant reform agenda, we encourage you to apply.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Essential qualifications and experience:
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Tertiary qualification in a relevant allied health profession and eligible for registration by the relevant national Board, or eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.
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This position requires a pre-employment National Police Check.
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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 (act.gov.au)
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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.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae and names of two referees, along with a two-page pitch that provides evidence against the Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural requirements for this position.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of permanency.
