Executive Director, Research and Development
The Executive Director, Research and Development is a key executive leadership role responsible for driving organisational growth, innovation, quality improvement, advocacy and evidence generation across KWY. Full time or Part time from 0.6.
This position is being offered as a 9-month parental leave cover contract, providing an exciting opportunity to lead KWY's Research and Development portfolio during a period of significant organisational growth and innovation.
The role provides strategic leadership across two interconnected teams:
Business Development
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Grants and tenders
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Quality improvement and service modelling
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Advocacy and policy development
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Strategic and organisational development projects
Research and Innovation
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Research grant development and management
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Participatory action research and community-led research initiatives
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Translation of research into service innovation and systems reform
Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Director leads the identification of funding opportunities, development of innovative service models, implementation of organisational quality frameworks, advancement of Aboriginal-led advocacy agendas and growth of KWY's research portfolio.
Men’s Groupwork Facilitator
The Men’s Group Facilitator will deliver the MY Journey Program, supporting men to make positive behavioural changes and strengthen their role within families and communities and respectful relationships.
The KWY ‘My Journey” program is a twelve-session program, which is a culturally tailored intervention men’s behaviour change program. The program is specifically designed to address men’s use of violence within a family and relationship context which is endorsed by the Courts Administration Authority.
Working within a therapeutic, trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework, the role will include program facilitation, referrals, intakes, assessments, case notes, reporting and, where appropriate, one-on-one support.
The Men’s Group Facilitator will as be responsible for administrative duties such case noting, maintain attendance records, contributing to reports and data tracking, and making referrals where required.
The Men’s Practitioner is a highly experienced and competent worker who is responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services that meet the needs of Aboriginal individuals and their families. This program will be delivered to men in the Port Augusta and Whyalla regions.
Family Practitioner (IFS)
The KWY Family Practitioner is an experienced clinician responsible for delivering culturally responsive, trauma‑informed interventions to Aboriginal children, young people, and their families. The Practitioner contributes to service quality, safety, and the effective distribution of supports that respond to community needs.
The Practitioner conducts comprehensive risk assessments, implements safety planning, and provides intensive and complex case management, advocacy, and therapeutic intervention. Engagement occurs across multiple settings, including phone contact, home visits, and community‑based environments, often within a multidisciplinary team working with adults and adolescents.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong clinical skills, relevant experience, and sound child protection knowledge, including working with Aboriginal families experiencing domestic and family violence and child protection concerns. The Practitioner will work collaboratively with the Department for Child Protection (DCP) and other statutory and non‑statutory partners to support coordinated and safe outcomes.
Expression of Interest
We’re always looking for talented people to join our dynamic and multicultural team.
If you're interested in joining KWY, please check our open Expression of Interest advertisement on Swag. We invite you to apply with a cover letter and resume detailing the roles you're interested in.
If a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experiences, a member of the KWY team will contact you directly to gain additional information.