Practice Coordinator

About the role – Permanent Full Time  

The Practice Coordinator supports the implementation of high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and child-centred practice across care settings. You will provide on-the-ground coaching, guidance, and feedback to frontline teams—turning reflective theory into everyday action. As the Practice Coordinator, you will act as a bridge between strategic priorities and direct care, strengthening staff capability, consistency, and confidence, contributing to improved outcomes for young people, their families, and communities.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Coach support teams to embed restorative, trauma-informed, strengths based and culturally safe practices in their daily work.
• Assist staff to implement care and safety plans that uphold young people’s rights, identity, and voice.
• Champion a reunification mindset as a lifelong possibility, not just a care plan goal.
• Offer informal mentoring, debriefing, and support through a relational, restorative lens.

About you:

You’re a calm, reflective practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and a deep commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe care. You lead with empathy, curiosity, and professionalism—supporting others through coaching, collaboration, and practical guidance. Confident in navigating complexity, you build trust, inspire growth, and promote continuous learning across teams.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Disability, or a related field, or a lower level qualification with equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex trauma in out-of-home care.
• Practical experience in coaching or mentoring staff in therapeutic or restorative approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and reflective practice skills.
• Understanding and development of inclusive strategies and reasonable adjustments for children with disabilities.

Specific Requirements:

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain: 

• A current and valid DHS: Child-Related Employment Screening/WWCC
• National Police Clearance as per the Background Screening Check Policy
• Training – Child Safe Environments
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Training – Apply First Aid (min HLTAID012)
• Approved Psychological Suitability Assessment
• Ability to work outside of business hours at times, if required
• Ability and willingness to travel intra and interstate if required
• A valid full South Australian drivers’ license (C Class)
• A fully insured and roadworthy compliant vehicle (roadworthy check required)

About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 6.1) + super
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay 
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Anna Simpson at akupniewski@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date 20th June 2025 - applications may also close before this date.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.