Join the Team That’s Changing Lives!
Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 25 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
Working With Us
Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation.
We’re more than just a workplace - we’re a community built on shared values: Professional, Ethical, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion and employee wellbeing:
- Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.
- Supportive culture that encourages diversity, wellbeing, and work-life balance.
What We Offer
At Act for Kids, our people are the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to offer:
- Extra leave, including wellbeing days, parental, study, exam, and pet leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
- Fitness Passport including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
- Ongoing professional development through our annual PD fund and structured support.
- Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.
About the Positions
We are looking to welcome a Knowledge and Translation Specialist to provide evidence-based content that can be transformed into innovative advocacy and education pieces.
- Part time 0.6FTE opportunity.
- Flexible working – work between home and our main Milton office.
- Negotiable Salary + Super + Salary packaging.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gather, synthesise, evaluate and translate research findings into relevant internal and external communication to support evidence-led service development and best practice.
- Lead and manage the analysis, development and implementation of knowledge translation activities that align with strategic priorities to build best practice approaches through policy and service development.
- Compile research and data to help inform grant applications in collaboration with the Service Evaluation and Grants Coordinator and other relevant stakeholders.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, human services, teaching or research related degree.
- At least five years’ experience working with, or advocating on behalf of children, young people and their families?who have been impacted by trauma or at least two years’ experience working in a similar role.
- Demonstrated success with child-focused written material e.g. journal articles, service delivery manuals, conference presentations, resources, successful grants and tenders etc.
- Knowledge of current trauma treatment trends and child protection legislation and policy reforms.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.
Other Requirements
- Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).
- Willingness to undergo and pass a Child Safety Personal History Screening Check (LCS2).
How to Apply
Click on ‘’ to submit your application. Applications will be reviewed as received. Please include:
- A resume.
- A cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.
If you require any adjustments or support to participate in the recruitment process equitably, we encourage you to reach out to the contact person below. Your information will be treated confidentially.
Contacts
- Samatha Melching on 0409 015 415 or [email protected].
Closing Date : 14 August 2025
