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Are you an experienced leader within Child, Youth & Family Services looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful?

Be Recruitment is proud to partner with Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation (SRAC) to recruit a Child & Family Services Manager to lead the implementation of the organisation's new Family Preservation program.

This is a rare opportunity to join an established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) as it expands its Family Services portfolio.
You'll play a key role in establishing the program, building a high-performing team and embedding culturally safe, trauma-informed practice that delivers lasting outcomes for children and families.

Please note: This is an Aboriginal Identified position. Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977


What's on Offer?

• Paying $124,774 + Super (SCHADS Level 7)
• Salary packaging to increase take home pay
• Approximately 6 weeks annual leave 
• Offices based across Penrith and Doonside
• Pool vehicles for work-related travel
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression
• Opportunity to establish and shape a new program within a respected ACCO

About the Role

You'll provide leadership across SRAC's Family Services portfolio, including Family Preservation, Community & Family Support (CAFS) and Safe & Strong programs. Leading a multidisciplinary team you'll focus on:

• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team
• Embedding culturally safe, trauma-informed practice
• Providing reflective supervision and coaching
• Managing program performance, compliance and funding outcomes
• Building strong relationships with DCJ, community partners and key stakeholders
• Support staff wellbeing while leading practice across complex child protection matters.
• Driving continuous improvement and service excellence

About You

You'll bring:

• Minimum 3 years' leadership experience within Family Preservation, Child Protection, Intensive Family Support or a related setting
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and child protection
• Experience managing risk, complexity and staff performance
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline (or significant equivalent experience)

 
If you're an experienced leader ready to shape a new Family Preservation program and make a lasting impact for Aboriginal children, families and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or more info, contact Claire-Ann Leo via claire-ann@berecruitment.com.au

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