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Program Development Lead New South Wales - Albury


Company : Kirinari Community Services


Location : Albury, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

BenefitsAn over award salary package including "Not for Profit" Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to$18,500pa)Annual Leave 5 weeksRewarding career pathways with opportunities for future growthStrong focus on employee health and wellbeing with assistance programs availableAccess to an Employee Assistance Program that can help you and your immediate family navigate challenges in your lives, at no costOngoing training and development - learning is an ongoing journey, and Kirinari promotes continued learning and development for all employeesBecome part of a welcoming, high performing and impactful teamAbout The PositionKirinari is recruiting for a Program Development Lead to support the ongoing development and improvement of case management processes within our residential OOHC program. This role will focus on setting up practical systems and refining existing ones, with the aim of supporting staff to work in a consistent and sustainable way. It involves translating policy into clear, usable tools and workflow processes that reflect both sector requirements and the realities of day-to-day practice. A strong understanding of trauma-informed and person-centered approaches is essential, as these principles underpin all aspects of our work.This position can be based from any of Kirinari''s regional NSW locations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead accountable operational process design in response to legislative and policy changesFoster strong connections by collaborating with practice-facing staff to test, adapt and embed new ways of workingModel therapeutic, person-centered communication that reflects respect and build strong connectionsEnhance and balance case management systems to reflect best practice and operational realitiesBridge policy and practice by developing clear, trauma-informed procedures grounded in respectEnsure compliance and accountability with accreditation standards and sector requirementsCultivate a culture of feedback, accountability and connection through respectful supervision and collaborationPromote continuous improvement and innovations while maintaining respect and balance across the programAbout YouDiploma (AQF 5) in a relevant field is highly desirableExperience and knowledge in Out Of Home Care (OOHC) is highly regardedSkilled in case management and process improvement, with a strong sense of accountabilityCollaborative, with a talent for building positive connections across diverse teamsCommitted to compliance, quality standards and continuous improvementProactive in audit preparedness and effective documentationStrong communicator, modeling respectful, person-centered, and therapeutic approachesReceptive to feedback and able to foster a constructive, reflective cultureAdept at translating policy into practical, trauma-informed proceduresApplications close by 5pm, Tuesday August 19th 2025.For all enquiries about the role please contactsariah.parahi@kirinari.com.au 0419 255 452Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.You must have the right to live and work in Australia.Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us #J-18808-Ljbffr