10th July, 2026
- Fixed Term 12 month, full-time position
- Based in our Brunswick office, with onsite parking, close to public transport
- Salary of 152k + super + leave loading + salary packaging
Your impact The Manager Practice Development (MPD) plays a fundamental role in leading direct service practice development and improvement at VFST. This is achieved through systems and processes including the Practice Development Framework, Practice Development Supervision, Communities of Practice, complex case consultations and a comprehensive internal training program for direct service staff.
Working closely with senior management, the MPD identifies and delivers practice improvement initiatives that align with organisational need.
The role The MPD manages the Practice Development team who support staff to deliver high quality services to clients, and the Professional Learning and workforce Development team who are responsible for coordinating both internal and external training, student placement and research initiatives.
The MPD contributes to organisational leadership, strategic planning and collaboration across programs to support the effective delivery of services.
Key responsibilities include: - Supporting the General Manager Practice Excellence to identify and design responses to practice development needs across the Mental Health and Wellbeing and Community Sector Capacity Building programs
- Leading and managing Practice Leaders and Professional Learning and Workforce Development professionals to deliver organisational requirements effectively
- Managing a team of Practice Leaders to drive continuous improvement in practice support for staff delivering services to clients and communities
- Collaborating with the Practice Excellence Quality Team to develop, implement and monitor quality measures in line with the Foundation House Care Governance Framework and practice needs
- Developing, guiding and managing specialised practice development supports, including supervision, consultations, communities of practice and training for VFST leaders, staff and external partners
- Supporting the General Manager Practice Excellence to design and implement practice development training and learning initiatives across the organisation and externally
- Work collegially with senior managers to support the effective delivery of STEP quality care, aligned with practice protocols, systems and the strategic plan
- Managing program budgets and financial obligations effectively and in line with Foundation House policies and procedures
This is a fixed term 12 month (parental leave backfill), full-time position based in our Brunswick Head office.
What you’ll need to successfully apply To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:
- Post graduate qualification in psychology, social work and/or other related discipline/s, with a practice and quality improvement focus.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of and delivering professional learning and training in working with complex trauma.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery quality improvement initiatives.
- Leadership experience in managing and overseeing complex clinical and psychosocial assessments, case planning and counselling and advocacy responses to people with complex trauma experiences.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and overseeing specialist trauma recovery models and psychosocial and community and sector capacity building initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in community and sector capacity building programs.
- Demonstrated leadership in driving continuous quality improvement.
- Proven skills in problem analysis, decision making and providing leadership in the provision of services to clients, community engagement, and service improvement with complex needs.
In return You’ll be rewarded with:
- an attractive remuneration package of 152k plus superannuation and annual leave loading (pro rata if part-time)
- salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options
- a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
- a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
- access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
About Foundation House We are:
- a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our six offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood, Sunshine and Werribee, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria
- values driven and committed to improving the life outcomes refugee background survivors
- an inclusive and equal opportunity employer
- a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We also actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.
How to apply Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.
Refer to the position description below for detailed information about the role and more information about our hiring process.
Position Description: Copy & paste link to download PDF https://foundationhouse.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PD_Manager-Practice-Development_July26.pdf
Applications are due to close 31st July 2026. Please note, applications may be considered as they are received, and job ads may close early. For enquiries, please contact Justin Curreen-Harris – HR & Recruitment Specialist via jobs@foundationhouse.org.au or by phone on 03 9389 8985.
Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Check process. If you have lived for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, an International Police Check from that country will also be required. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate proof of the Right to Work in Australia.
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