CareerPlan

Service Lead

Townsville, QueenslandFull-time$121k2026-11-01 → 2026-11-11
Based in Australia

Core

Lead a specialist homelessness service supporting young women experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Townsville.

Role type

Senior Service Lead (Homelessness & Youth Services)

Builds

Supported accommodation services and safety outcomes for vulnerable young women

Domain

Social Services / Homelessness / Youth Support

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Team leadership and mentorship, operational coordination, stakeholder engagement, budget management, program leadership, knowledge of legislation and risk management

Preferred skills

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related disciplines

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support employees through supervision; coordinate daily operations of the Supported Accommodation Youth service; ensure service delivery aligns with best practice and quality standards; promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement; manage service operations within budget parameters; support positive outcomes for young women through program leadership.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities