Lead Practitioner - Restoring Families
- Application close Date COB on 3rd July 2026
- Part-time (60.8 Hours per fortnight)
- Fixed Term until June 2027
- Remuneration SCHCADS level 7 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
- 5Weeks Annual Leave
- Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment can be tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging
About the position
The Lead Practitioner role will lead, supervise and manage the Restoring Families team. They will monitor and manage day to day risk and operational issues and escalate key issues to the Regional Manager and statutory departments. The role will also be responsible for building the teams capability, forming partnerships with service providers, and improving service design and implementation.
The Lead Practitioner will drive the operational delivery of business outcomes, service delivery and improvements for Restoring Families. Restoring Families is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing (DFFH) to deliver evidence-informed, family-centred interventions and supports for children and families with significant, enduring needs, aiming to divert families from, and prevent further progression into statutory services.
The role will additionally support the NW Regional Manager with the programs modernisation as it transitions to a Restoring Families model.
The role will represent the program and the team with internal and external stakeholders in line with YSAS’ culture and behaviours and implement risk management and compliance frameworks consistent with the policies and values of YSAS.
Key Selection Criteria
1.Significant experience and demonstrated expertise in the delivery of case management services to disadvantaged young people (incl. assessment, case formulation, case review and intervention processes).
2.Experience in the design, development, evaluation and review of service delivery that is responsive to the lives of young people at risk, particularly those reliant on the Out of Home Care system, and young people experiencing problematic substance use.
3.Excellent knowledge of the Victorian statutory Out of Home care system.
4. Extensive knowledge of trauma responsive practice, child development and family relationship dynamics, especially for families experiencing crisis and vulnerability, and at-risk children, young people and their families.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage program requirements inclusive of target tracking and updating of policies and protocols.
6.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including highly developed written communication that is timely and professional.
What our young people request from our workers:
Young people across YSAS have spoken out and given feedback about the qualities that best describe a good YSAS worker:
“A good worker takes the time to understand your interests and doesn’t treat everyone the same.” “Young people believe that a good YSAS worker is empathetic and good at actively listening in a non-judgmental way, is relatable, down-to-earth and able to build trust and rapport in a consistent manner”. “It takes time to trust someone, but it’s worth it when you know they’ve got your back”. Young people have also raised that genuine human connection is an important quality, “being authentically human”, while having a holistic, flexible, and adaptable approach that considers the entire context of a young person’s life and their intersectionalities. “It’s about making sure workers don’t just tick boxes but genuinely want to see us thrive”
Regardless of where they are based or what position a worker has, everything we do at YSAS is about young people and their families.
For full details of the position, please view the POSITION DESCRIPTION below
Why work with us?
- YSAS has a true commitment to flexible working, ensuring that individual, team and client needs are met
- YSAS offers additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, a generous Parental Leave Scheme and the ability to purchase additional leave.
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please Note:
- As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
Further Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Meagan Mathieson, on 0448009939 regarding the position – Lead Practitioner Restoring Families, Recruitment Ref. Number – 040_2026.
- YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
- YSAS has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.
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