About the Organisation

Barnardos Australia is one of Australia’s leading children’s social care agencies, focused on building relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. Over the next 5 years, Barnardos commits to supporting more vulnerable children to thrive through effective evidence-informed and research-based programs.

About the Role

Barnardos are looking for a full-time permanent Senior Manager for the Adoptions and Legal Teams. The location for this role is negotiable and can be based in Homebush (preferred), Penrith, Gosford, Shellharbour and Ultimo (for hotdesking). Reporting to the General Manager – OOHC, the Senior Manager, Adoptions and Legal will be responsible for;

• Coordinating and overseeing the day to day operational delivery and administration of the Adoptions Program in NSW; including overseeing the service delivery, financial and human resource management of the Adoptions and Legal teams and staff.
• Undertaking functions of the designated Principal Officer in terms of the Adoption Act 2000

About You

To be successful in the Senior Manager role, you will ideally have;

• Tertiary degree level qualification in a Human Services or related field.
• Knowledge of care and protection legislation and practice regarding permanency outcomes for children in relation to type of OOHC placement
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of permanency planning.
• Strong advocacy skills with regards to children referred to and serviced by the Adoption and Permanent Care programs.
• Experience in team leadership and program management, staff supervision, program planning and review.
• A current driver’s license and the ability to work in a flexible manner, including after hours, when required.

Barnardos welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Benefits of Working for Barnardos

At Barnardos, we provide opportunities for development through individual and group mentoring, secondments, acting up and project work. Our benefits include flexible working arrangements, cultural leave, a day off during NAIDOC week, additional annual leave during Christmas/New Year break, volunteer opportunities at community events and many more.

Barnardos offers a base salary, plus leave loading, plus superannuation. Salary packaging is available to receive $15,860 of your salary tax free. Motor vehicle packaging is available on selected roles.

To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.

Expressions of interest

To register your interest hit APPLY NOW and submit your Resume. Please note adverts will expire once we receive enough suitable applications. For a confidential discussion please call Gemma Haworth on 02 9218 2354.