• Ongoing Full-time opportunity leading our Youth Support and Accommodation Programs.
• Work within a value driven, progressive organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available.

About the program

The Operations Manager, Youth Support and Accommodation position leads and manages our MCM Youth Foyers, the CIAO Lead Tenant Program, Targeted Care Packages, and the Better Futures Program. This year will see a strong focus on driving an exciting change piece to enhance our Foyers, support accreditation, and reset the MCM Foyer future vision.

About the role

This unique leadership opportunity requires a passionate and experienced individual with strong leadership, managerial, and change management skills, including a commitment to drive innovation, build strong partnerships, and advocacy skills.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree qualifications in Social Work, Youth Work, or related community services field, and significant leadership experience managing and leading multiple programs.
• A clear understanding of contemporary evidenced youth homelessness and/or transitioning care service delivery models, including Youth Foyers.
• Strong ability to support, develop, and supervise leaders and teams to facilitate improved outcomes for young people experiencing homelessness/ at risk, including driving accreditation and quality improvement.
• An understanding of the homelessness service system with knowledge of patterns, trends and systemic issues, and principles in working with at risk young people.
• Strong partnership management skills

Please refer to the attached position description for the full duties and key selection criteria

How to Apply

• Applications should include a current CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
• If you are a current MCM employee, please submit your application via the myHR job board.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
• We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

For more details or assistance with application submission please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Manager Youth Support and Accommodation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process. Appointments to MCM roles will be subject to the following safety screening checks (as applicable to the role): National (and International if applicable) Police Check (which includes Proof of Identity Check), Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Qualification Verification Check, Employment History Check, Right to Work in Australia and current and valid driver licence. All costs associated with safety checks (except National Police Check) will be at applicants’ expense.

Our commitment to diversity

MCM embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all different backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and lived experience, actively fostering an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.