Manager South East Out of Home Care

YSAS PTY LTD; Ringwood (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YSAS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced practitioner for the Out of Home Care Partnership Manager role. This full-time position involves providing specialized assessment and coordinating care for high-risk youth, ensuring effective collaboration with various stakeholders, and leading efforts to improve service delivery. Employee benefits include flexible arrangements, additional leave entitlements, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits

Additional leave entitlements

Opportunities for learning and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with disadvantaged young people, including AOD and harm minimization.
• Experience leading critical reflection and mentoring others.
• Strong presentation skills in professional forums.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Out of Home Care and Youth Justice practitioners.
• Coordinate complex care issues and manage risk.
• Facilitate access to alcohol and drug treatment.

Skills

Evidence-based practice frameworks

Child/adolescent development

Effective communication skills

High-level knowledge of Child Protection and Youth Justice systems

Job description

Applications close: COB on Tuesday 8th July 2025

Employment Details:

• Full Time (76 Hours per fortnight)
• Fixed term until 31st December 2025
• Remuneration: SCHCADS level 7 dependent on qualifications and experience + superannuation
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Up to $15,900 for living expenses + up to $2,600 towards meals and entertainment (tax-free through NFP Salary Packaging)

About the position

We are seeking a highly experienced practitioner to collaborate with Out of Home Care, Child Protection, and Youth Justice practitioners. The role involves providing specialist AOD assessment, advice, coordination of complex care issues, risk management, education, and facilitating access to alcohol and drug treatment. The client focus is on high-risk young people in or exiting from Out of Home Care or Youth Justice Centres. Key stakeholders include the Department of Families Fairness and Housing, Child Protection, Youth Justice Services, Youth Justice Centres, and other youth service agencies. The Manager AOD OoHC Services will liaise with senior DFFH staff and other stakeholders to identify systemic gaps, make recommendations, and develop pathways to improve care coordination.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based practice frameworks working with disadvantaged and marginalized young people, including AOD, Out of Home Care, and harm minimisation principles
• Strong understanding of child/adolescent development, attachment, and trauma theories related to Youth AOD practice, care planning, and case management
• Experience in leading critical reflection, applying theoretical frameworks, and referencing research to inform practice and decision-making; ability to mentor, coach, and inspire others
• Effective communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations, handling sensitive topics, and engaging with difficult questions
• Experience presenting cases in professional forums, courts, or tribunals at a high level
• High-level knowledge of the legislative and operational environment of Child Protection and Youth Justice systems, including Out of Home Care

Why work with us?

• Flexible working arrangements to meet individual, team, and client needs
• Additional leave entitlements such as gender affirmation, ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fertility leave, blood donors leave, Parental Leave Scheme, and options to purchase extra leave
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For full details, please view the Position Description below.

Please Note:

• Employment screening includes a National Criminal History check and a current Working with Children Check
• Applicants must have Australian work rights

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion, contact Daniel Alcock, Regional Manager SE AOD, at 0428422107 regarding the Out of Home Care Partnership Manager position, Recruitment Ref. Number – 062_2025.

• YSAS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all community sectors
• YSAS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to being a child-safe organization

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