Operations Manager | Child and Family Services | Newcastle

Possability; Newcastle; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Possability is seeking a passionate leader to support Child & Family teams in Newcastle. This full-time, permanent role focuses on driving collaboration, embedding therapeutic practices, and ensuring quality outcomes through evidence-based frameworks. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in child and family services leadership, as well as strong skills in reflective practices like TCI and CALM. Enjoy benefits like generous salary sacrificing options and a supportive work culture that champions inclusion and freedom.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice to boost take-home pay

Flexible, supportive leadership

Purpose-driven, values-led culture

Excellent annual salary base

Qualifications

• Experience in leading child & family service teams.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and reflective practices.
• Strong skills in project management and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and drive collaboration in child & family services.
• Identify and fix service gaps and risks.
• Implement policy and practice improvements.

Skills

Reflective practice models

Project management

Coaching

Facilitation skills

Education

Degree or higher in relevant discipline

Job description

• Full Time Permanent Role | Newcastle Location
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Directly Impact Positive Outcomes
  
  

About The Role

Support Child & Family teams to embed therapeutic practice, ensure service excellence, and strengthen collaboration. Drive consistency and quality outcomes for children, young people, and families through evidence-based frameworks.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice to boost take-home pay
• Flexible, supportive leadership
• Purpose-driven, values-led culture
• Excellent annual salary base
  
  

Key Duties

• Lead teams and drive collaboration
• Embed therapeutic and reflective practices
• Identify and fix service gaps and risks
• Lead policy and practice improvements
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Degree or higher in relevant discipline
• Child & Family service leadership experience
• Skilled in reflective practice models such as TCI and CALM
• Strong project, coaching, and facilitation skills
  
  

About The Company / Culture

Lifestyle Solutions is a national non-profit supporting people with disability and children in care. We champion inclusion, freedom, and meaningful connection—delivering services that inspire hope and create opportunity.

How To Apply

Applications must be lodged online. Please include a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the job criteria listed above. For specific questions regarding this role, please contact Caro Bryant on 0418 734 735 or via email: [e-mail]