Uplyft are seeking an experienced and values-driven Coordinator to lead our Mental Health (CUSP) and Children & Parenting programs, supporting high-quality services for children, young people and families.
About Uplyft
Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs and services that support children, young people and families at every stage of life.
Why join Uplyft?
At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you
will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our
commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.
Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where
your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.
- Permanent part-time position (30 hours a week)
- Based at our Bentley Office with free parking on site
- Salary starting from $121193.13 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
- Opportunity to salary package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Coordinator to lead the delivery of our Mental Health and Children & Parenting programs. This role provides operational leadership, clinical and practice support, and supervision to a multidisciplinary team delivering early intervention and family support services to children, young people, parents and families.
Working across two complementary program areas, you will play a key role in ensuring services are responsive, evidence-informed and aligned with best practice frameworks. You will support staff to deliver high quality outcomes through reflective supervision, case consultation, mentoring and practice leadership, while fostering a collaborative and values-driven team culture.
The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing day-to-day service delivery, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to program development, and ensuring services meet contractual, organisational and quality standards. You will also build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen pathways and outcomes for children and families.
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work that supports the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of children, young people and families within the community.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- A Degree in Social Work (or recognised equivalent) and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Extensive experience working with children, young people and families experiencing complex needs including mental health, crisis and/or child protection concerns
- Demonstrated leadership experience supervising and supporting staff, students and volunteers within a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong knowledge of child development, parenting support, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, and family functioning
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across the sector
- High level organisational and administrative skills, including experience using client management systems and Microsoft Office programs
- A strong commitment to child safe practice, workplace health and safety, and delivering culturally safe, family-centred services
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner on 08 9245 2441
To learn more about Uplyft visit: http://www.uplyft.org.au.
Uplyft reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Uplyft encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
