Strategic Manager, Child & Family Services (Hybrid)

FamilyCare; Greater Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 137,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle option

Salary packaging benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development budget

Job summary

FamilyCare in regional Victoria is seeking a Manager of Child and Family Services (Goulburn Valley). You will provide operational leadership to all services, supervise Team Leaders, manage reporting obligations and key stakeholder relationships as a member of the FamilyCare Management Team.

You will lead staff, drive service development including tenders, ensure integrated delivery from intake to review, and collaborate with HR to secure resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing staff in community services.
• Knowledge of the community services sector and funding frameworks.
• Experience in service development including tender/submission preparation.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check and Police Checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with funding body representatives and other key external stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational strategic planning and annual operational plans.
• Oversee day-to-day operational management of Child and Family Services programs including risk management for children and young people.
• Ensure integrated delivery from initial contact and assessment through service delivery to review and evaluation.
• Collaborate with HR and other leaders to ensure appropriate human resources for funded activities.

Skills

Staff leadership

Community services sector knowledge

Tender/submission experience

Negotiation/advocacy

Driving licence (Victorian)

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Management/Leadership

Job description

FamilyCare in regional Victoria is seeking a Manager of Child and Family Services (Goulburn Valley). You will provide operational leadership to all services, supervise Team Leaders, manage reporting obligations and key stakeholder relationships as a member of the FamilyCare Management Team.

You will lead staff, drive service development including tenders, ensure integrated delivery from intake to review, and collaborate with HR to secure resources.