Children's Service Manager
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership for a cluster of residential Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) services in the Townsville region, supporting children and young people with disabilities (ASD, ADHD, complex trauma) who have come through statutory care systems.
Role type
Senior Manager, Children's Services
Builds
Residential care services for children and young people with complex needs
Domain
Child protection / Out-of-Home Care / Disability services
Required skills
Strategic and operational leadership, managing multiple residential services, safeguarding practices, incident management, trauma-informed care, workforce coaching and development, budget management, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Experience in child protection, youth justice, or family services sectors
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day management and long-term growth plans for residential services, lead a team of Service Leaders, ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements, foster trauma-informed person-centred practices, balance quality care with operational sustainability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on leadership