Community Services Lead — Families & Youth

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Edgeroi; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Talent Pool Creation role to provide leadership and direction for Community Service Centre operations. You will manage all aspects of the CSC, build a collaborative team environment and deliver quality services to children, young people and families within budget and timelines.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, partnerships, and delivering the Agency’s core functions while promoting inclusive practices and Aboriginal-family engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a social work, social/Behavioural Science, Welfare or related discipline.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check clearance are required.
• Appointments are subject to reference checks and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management in all areas of the program area and be the senior representative of the Agency in the local community that your program area serves.
• Deliver the Agency’s core functions and services to vulnerable children, young people and their families.
• Provide leadership and direction and ensure professionalism and performance of staff within the program area.
• Lead change initiatives at the front line aligning operations with the Agency’s strategic directions.
• Develop effective strategies and respond decisively to difficult and controversial issues.
• Foster a workplace culture that values fair, inclusive practices and diversity.
• Promote alliances within the organisation and with public, private and community sectors.
• Initiate and develop partnerships with customers to define and evaluate service outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment to leading practice with Aboriginal families and address issues specific to the Aboriginal community.
• Resolve issues by weighing alternatives and identifying effective solutions.
• Identify resource needs and ensure goals are met within budget and deadlines.
• Develop team/unit plans considering capability, strengths and development opportunities.
• Address and resolve team and individual performance issues in a timely and effective manner.

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work, social/Behavioural Science, Welfare or related discipline

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Talent Pool Creation role to provide leadership and direction for Community Service Centre operations. You will manage all aspects of the CSC, build a collaborative team environment and deliver quality services to children, young people and families within budget and timelines.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, partnerships, and delivering the Agency’s core functions while promoting inclusive practices and Aboriginal-family engagement.