Childrens Services Manager, Aruma

Aruma

Location:
Australia, Townsville

Category:
Human Resources

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Job Description:

This exciting opportunity for a Children’s Services Manager, is responsible for managing a cluster of children’s services which may include OOHC, in home supports and NDIS funded supports. They lead a team of Children’s Services Leaders and Support Workers. This critical role is responsible for the delivery of outcomes for children and young people and for the effective management and leadership of services. In addition the role will support the expansion of services provided in the region. They are expected to spend time within the services under their management, ensuring child trauma informed support is provided in a high-quality homelike environment.

Job Responsibility:

Managing a cluster of children’s services which may include OOHC, in home supports and NDIS funded supports
Leading a team of Children’s Services Leaders and Support Workers
Delivery of outcomes for children and young people and for the effective management and leadership of services
Supporting the expansion of services provided in the region
Ensuring child trauma informed support is provided in a high-quality homelike environment

Requirements:

Minimum five years’ experience in a middle management role, or suitably qualified disability services professional with minimum five years’ direct experience in disability services
Relevant tertiary qualification/s i.e., Child Youth & Family/ Community Services or equivalent/higher
A willingness and commitment to exercise self-reflection and to improve as a leader
Capacity to lead the local implementation of change and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement
Excellent communication with well-developed written, verbal and listening skills with the confidence and capability to use a range of systems and technology
Current Qld Drivers License
willingness to travel between Townsville and Mackay
Current First Aid & CPR
Minimum Diploma Child Youth and Family Intervention or equivalent

Nice to have:

Strong leadership capability with the proven ability to coach, mentor and develop high performing teams through authentic engagement
Strong commitment to and understanding of governance and compliance with standards and child protection legislation as it relates to non-family based care and disability services
Strong financial acumen with the ability to effectively co-ordinate and own management outputs (including budgets and rosters) and be accountable for delivering against organisational strategies, targets, and priorities

What we offer:

Salary packaging + Motor vehicle + Phone
Great employee benefits & work life balance, including fitness passport
Leadership opportunity with one of Australia’s largest and leading Disability Organisations
A generous salary with additional benefits such Motor Vehicle allowance and opportunity for up to $15, 990 p.a. NFP fringe benefit tax
Employee benefits such as offers and discounts on health insurance and discounted gym memberships
Employee Assistance Program - a health and wellbeing benefit
Service based with work from home flexibility +Laptop+ Mobile Phone

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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