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Practice Supervisor (P0037)

Posted on June 14, 2025

  • Full Time

Practice Supervisor (P0037)

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Introduction:
Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services. Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry and Normanton.

Benefits you will enjoy

SCHADS 7 Salary $115065.08 - $119871.96
Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a. with Eziway Salary Packaging
5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loading
Birthday Leave + Other Above Award Benefits
On site Cafe
Extensive support and investment in your Professional Development
Involvement with Community through our programs, and local events
An organisation that genuinely cares about its staff

Description:
Reporting to the Executive Director, we are seeking and experienced Practice Supervisor who can provide guidance and ongoing development of staff members to empower them to achieve excellence and respond to the needs of staff, program requirements and organisational needs. The supervisor will be part of the management team, supporting operational activities that align with the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation.

Joining a values-driven, supportive and inclusive team, you will:

Provide practice supervision and professional development to supervisees to improve and support professional practice, and skills.
Liaison with program managers in relation to identified and emerging needs in the areas of professional practice and skills development of staff.
Provide supervision to provisionally registered psychologists (where applicable).
Understanding of the appropriate requirements for ethical and professional practice in accordance with the requirements of relevant professional bodies and funding body requirements.
Research and develop evidence based frameworks and interventions for the purpose of informing and supporting best practice in programs.
Maintain accurate records of all supervisory activities.
Participate in performance management processes for staff including probation reviews, performance improvement processes, and performance appraisals.
Working in collaboration with program managers to support the understanding and implementation of Centacare NQ values, mission, and policies into all aspects of their work Develop and/or deliver identified workshops or training as required for both internal and external stakeholders.
Work with program management to review the quality of all clinical work including file audits/reviews, practice observation.
Work collaboratively with Managers, and Human Resources to assist in the development of and implementation of performance improvement plans for supervisees.
Maintain proactive communication with program management to ensure clear and consistent approaches to the support and development of staff and their performance.
Work as a team member within the ethos and values of Centacare NQ and the Catholic Diocese of North Queensland.
Comply with legislation (including Workplace Health and Safety, Privacy and Equal Employment Opportunity), service agreements and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Conduct duties in accordance with the Supervision Framework and practice standards.
Support and contribute to program and service reviews as needed.

Skills and Experiences:
To be successful in this role you will have:
Tertiary qualification in psychology or social work and substantial experience (5 years plus) working in the social or community services sector
Preferably a registered Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia Supervision approval or AASW registration
Extensive experience providing professional supervision/supervising staff/teams and the ability to both model and foster in others strong professional ethics and technical skills in relation to the work and services of the organisation.
Demonstrated high level of understanding of a range of therapeutic interventions for children, individuals, families and couples and the ability to competently articulate and utilise them in supervisory work. Including the management of complex cases, risk assessment and issues associated with child safety and domestic & family violence issues.
Active participation in ongoing research and development in a range of therapeutic, evidenced based interventions and participative contribution of new funding opportunities.
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a robust working relationship across multiple levels and disciplines.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to always upholding privacy and confidentiality
Current open drivers licence.
Current, and ability to retain, both a Working with Children Blue Card check and Disability services Yellow Card.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contact and previous applicants, there is no requirement to reapply as your resume is held on file until the position has been filled.

Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.

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