Regional Director, Child Youth and Family Services
Core
Strategic leader driving service excellence and growth for Child, Youth & Family Services portfolio in Victoria, including Foster and Kinship Care, Residential Care, and Family Services.
Role type
Senior leadership director (social services)
Builds
Safe, high-quality, trauma-informed services for children, young people, families, and carers across Victoria
Domain
Child protection, out-of-home care, and family services in Australia
Required skills
Strategic leadership, operational management, stakeholder engagement, budget management, compliance oversight, business development, risk management, culturally safe practices
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, commercial acumen, change management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of Child, Youth & Family Services; Lead, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams; Oversee performance, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness; Build partnerships with government and community stakeholders; Drive service innovation and growth; Ensure legislative and accreditation compliance; Manage significant budgets; Champion culturally safe practices
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership