Program Director, Family Partnerships – Remote

Aspect Inc; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation seeks a Program Manager – Strengthening Family Connections to lead a suite of family support programs across remote communities. This senior role demands experience with supervision, accountability for quality, and strong stakeholder engagement with government bodies and community partners.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally safe leadership, self-determination, and compliance with funding and reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership and people management across multiple programs/sites.
• Knowledge of family support, child protection, DFV service systems in Queensland and funding frameworks.
• Ability to travel across RAATSIC locations and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team across remote sites.
• Provide high-level practice oversight and supervision for complex cases.
• Prepare and submit government and funding reports with accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee program planning, monitoring, and evaluation and drive improvements.
• Engage with government agencies, funding bodies, and communities to advance outcomes.

Skills

Senior leadership

People management

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Remote service delivery

Contractual compliance

Data reporting

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural safety

Job description

Cairns Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation seeks a Program Manager – Strengthening Family Connections to lead a suite of family support programs across remote communities. This senior role demands experience with supervision, accountability for quality, and strong stakeholder engagement with government bodies and community partners.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally safe leadership, self-determination, and compliance with funding and reporting obligations.