• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Full time | Maximum term until 30 June 2023 (parental leave replacement contract)
• Based at Sale & Morwell

About the opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Manager to join our Gippsland Leadership Team. The Manager is responsible for the operational and strategic leadership, management and development of several high-quality child, youth and family, homelessness and alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs across our Gippsland Region.

As Manager, you will lead a committed workforce to deliver a range of services to vulnerable individuals who are at risk of experiencing homelessness or AOD related harms and families experiencing difficulties that impact on parenting, family life and children’s wellbeing. Working closely with the Senior Manager, the Manager will ensure that services effectively respond to evolving consumer and community needs and are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements.

View the full position description here: PD - Manager - Children, Youth & Families.pdf

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a degree qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Previous leadership experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading programs in a complex service delivery environment
• Sound knowledge and understanding of legislation and frameworks relevant to the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective working relationships and foster a positive team culture
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed business acumen

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
• Current resume

Get in touch

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role please contact Tracey Donaldson, Senior Manager Children, Youth & Families on (03) 5144 7777.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.