ABOUT LITTLE DREAMERS

Little Dreamers is working towards an equal world for Young Carers, delivering programs aiming to improve quality of life. With an estimated 1 in 10 children in Australia giving up their childhood to provide unpaid care to a family member, Little Dreamers delivers empowering and proactive support programs to reduce the risk factors that they face and increase their life opportunities.

All Little Dreamers programs have been developed by Young Carers, for Young Carers targeting each of the five main risk factors that these young people face - social isolation, poor mental health, unemployment, financial and educational disadvantage. Running for 11 years, Little Dreamers supports thousands of Young Carers each year through direct support programs including Dream Experiences; holiday programs; mentoring and tutoring; in-school education and training; The Dreamers Hub; in-person peer support; and the Big Dreamers Personal Development Program.

Within the wider community we also focus on advocacy for policy change, for more support and recognition for Young Carers whilst also raising awareness of the prevalence of Young Carers and how the community, the education system, friends and family can rally around for increased support.

THE POSITION

Little Dreamers is now looking for a State Manager (QLD) to join our Dream Team, managing our operations across Queensland and leading our growing state based team.

Managing the Little Dreamers program portfolio and the execution of the Carer Gateway Service Provider requirements, the State Manager (QLD) role focuses on leading the organisation and ensuring quality of service while meeting impact and budget targets.

Reporting through to the General Manager (CEO in the interim), this role requires creativity, initiative and an ‘out-of-the-box’ attitude to bring awareness and understanding to complex challenges. You will have autonomy to affect change within the organisation, developing strategies from the ground up. This role will require some travel both within QLD and occasionally interstate.

Little Dreamers fosters an inclusive community for all Young Carers and we strongly encourage people with diverse experiences to apply. This includes but is not limited to - people with lived experience in caring roles, First Nations, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

If you have any questions about the role please email [email protected], using the subject line: State Manager - QLD enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications will only be considered if they include all required components. Shortlisted applicants will then be contacted for an interview. Applicants who are not selected for interview will be notified by email.

Applications will be assessed as they come in and will only be considered if they include all required components.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will be notified by email.

A full Position Description is attached below.