Regional Manager - Mid West

Youth Focus; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Annual leave

Inclusive employer

Flexible work

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Youth Focus is seeking an experienced Regional Manager for the Mid West (Geraldton and Meekatharra) to lead our operational and clinical delivery across the region. This full-time, permanent role sits on the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

You will drive sustainable, client‑centred services for youth, build strategic partnerships, oversee budgeting, and lead a diverse team to deliver high‑quality care in WA’s Mid West.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sustainable, client focussed quality services to meet the needs of young people and communities
• Foster and nurture key strategic relationships with mental health services, youth services, and other local agencies
• Lead operations whilst maintaining accreditation, safety and service standards
• Foster an engaging team culture, aligned with organisational values, ensuring all team members feel supported in carrying out their duties and to develop team capability
• Oversee the team's budget and authorise budgeted expenditure in line with delegated authority
• Analyse and report on program data ensuring relevant funding and accreditation requirements are met
• With support from Human Resources, manage recruitment, development, employee relations and other key people management requirements

Job description

130-150K pa, pro rata + super + salary packaging

Youth Focus is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader, who is passionate about youth mental health. Leading our diverse teams and programs across the Mid-West region (Geraldton and Meekatharra), this position forms part of our Senior Leadership Team.

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• Position| Regional Manager - Mid West
• Employment type | Full-time, permanent position (part-time will be considered for the right applicant)
• Reports to | Chief Operating Officer

About the Role

The Regional Manager carries overarching responsibility for both the high-quality operational and clinical delivery of services within the Mid-West region. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure sustainable, client focussed quality services are delivered to meet the needs of young people and communities
• Foster and nurture key strategic relationships with mental health services, youth services, and other local agencies
• Lead operations whilst maintaining accreditation, safety and service standards
• Foster an engaging team culture, aligned with organisational values, ensuring all team members feel supported in carrying out their duties and to develop team capability
• Oversee the team's budget and authorise budgeted expenditure in line with delegated authority
• Analyse and report on program data ensuring relevant funding and accreditation requirements are met
• With support from Human Resources, manage recruitment, development, employee relations and other key people management requirements

To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria. Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day.

What we offer

• Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia 2025-2026)
• Generous base salary & salary packaging commensurate to an NFP (up to $18,550 pa)
• Additional annual leave after 3.5 years of service (5 weeks pro rata, instead of 4)
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Other leave offerings, including gifted Christmas leave
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make your mark and impact on youth mental health

Closing date for applications:9.00am, Tuesday 10 November 2026

Please note:

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate.
• Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Youth Focus is committed to ensuring every individual that interacts with us feels safe and is able to bring their whole selves, being welcomed with equity, dignity and respect. In doing so, we understand that we must first include, listen, and reflect in order to build trust, connect, and partner. We celebrate individuality and are guided by the stories and journeys of the communities in which we live and work. Everyone is welcome at Youth Focus.

At Youth Focus, we are here to help create a world where a young person’s mental health does not get in the way of them being who they want to be. Since 1994, we have delivered a range of no-cost mental health services for young people aged 12-25 across WA. We are also proudly the lead agency of five headspace centres across the state.

As a for-purpose organisation, we are trusted to champion the mental health needs of young people in WA, supporting them to thrive in their community. Our core values of Dynamic, Quality, Integrity, Collaboration and Compassion guide us in our working lives and unite us in our purpose.

At Youth Focus, we are here to help create a world where a young person’s mental health does not get in the way of them being who they want to be. Since 1994, we have delivered a range of no-cost mental health services for young people aged 12-25 across WA. We are also proudly the lead agency of five headspace centres across the state.

As a for-purpose organisation, we are trusted to champion the mental health needs of young people in WA, supporting them to thrive in their community. Our core values of Dynamic, Quality, Integrity, Collaboration and Compassion guide us in our working lives and unite us in our purpose.

Perks and benefits Access to professional development opportunities Additional annual leave and other leave offerings Inclusive Employer Flexible Work Salary Packaging Employee Assistance Program

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