Manager – Youth and Counselling Programs
Core
Strategic and operational leadership of Youth Services and Counselling programs across Western NSW, supporting teams to deliver high-quality, culturally affirmative services for young people, individuals, and families.
Role type
Manager, Youth and Counselling Programs
Builds
Funded youth and counselling programs
Domain
Social services / Youth welfare / Mental health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, team leadership, budget management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, compliance management, change management, conflict resolution, advocacy
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal communities and organisations, knowledge of homelessness and disadvantage issues
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead a diverse portfolio of funded programs and meet contractual targets and KPIs; Monitor expenditure and ensure services operate within agreed budget parameters; Represent the organization in interagency forums and sector networks; Develop and strengthen partnerships with government, community, and Aboriginal organisations; Support teams through complex matters and manage risk effectively; Lead teams through change in a changing funding and service environment.
Seniority
Manager, operational leadership
