Director, Trauma Informed Programs

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through our Care, Prevention and Advocacy programs, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong.

About TIP (Trauma Informed Programs) – Empowering Educators. Supporting Children. Trauma Informed Programs (TIP) is a portfolio of programs that includes the Children Ahead Program (therapeutic and case management response), TraCS Program (early childhood education support), Cubby House Program (children’s court‑located support for young people) and Buddy Bags (provision of essential items for children and young people in emergency accommodation and out of home care).

About the Director, TIP Role We are seeking a highly experienced senior leader to take on the role of Director of Trauma Informed Programs to cover a 12‑month period of long service leave commencing soon. This interim leadership role is suited to an experienced professional with extensive experience in the social services sector who can provide strategic direction, maintain operational continuity and support the Executive and Trauma Informed Programs teams. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and possess strong leadership and strategic skills, we encourage you to express your interest in this rewarding, temporary position.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Foundation at an Executive Level

Provide expert advice and recommendations to the CEO and Executive Team on trauma‑informed practice, child safeguarding and emerging policy, practice and evidence developments across

Lead the strategic development, delivery and continuous improvement of trauma‑informed programmes across the area of responsibility

Provide strategic leadership for monitoring, evaluating and learning across the TIP portfolio to generate insights that inform system level improvement and strategic decision making, ensuring programme quality and impact

Build and maintain strategic relationships with government, sector partners, peak bodies, stakeholders and communities to advance the mission of the Foundation

Manage and monitor the relevant operating budgets and take corrective action where necessary

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in social welfare (social work or psychology)

Extensive senior leadership experience in a complex child, family or community service delivery

An in‑depth understanding of best practices in relation to trauma‑informed services for children and

A demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of child safeguarding frameworks including the Victorian Child Safe Standards, with proven ability to embed effective safeguarding systems and culture

Proven ability to translate data into evaluation findings into strategic insights, organisational learning and programme and service improvements

Demonstrated ability to build strong and enduring relationships within government and the social services sector

Benefits

Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.

Flexibility and Wellbeing focus

Additional 5 days leave each year, on top of the statutory holiday entitlement.

A supportive and friendly team environment.

How to Apply Sounding interesting? We’d love to hear from you! Applications close

5pm, Wednesday 11 March 2026

Commitment to Child Safeguarding The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.

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