Children and Family Services Manager at Baptist Care

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Case Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Delivery, Child Safe Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Coaching, Risk Management, Multidisciplinary Team Management, Community Engagement

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Children and Family Services Manager Max tern Contract Full-time June 2027 Sunshine ABOUT BAPTISTCARE BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. Your Role in the Community Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of Baptistcare's children and family services programs delivered from the Sunshine site. Your key responsibilities will include: * Leading, supervising, and developing a multidisciplinary team of practitioners and support staff * Ensuring program delivery aligns with contractual obligations, Child Safe Standards, and relevant legislation * Building and maintaining relationships with DFFH, schools, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and other local service partners * Driving continuous improvement across case practice, quality frameworks, and reporting processes What You Bring * Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services discipline * Demonstrated experience managing child and family services programs within the Victorian community services sector * Sound working knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and Child Safe Standards * Proven ability to lead and coach practitioners through complex, high-risk casework * Experience engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families * Current Victorian driver licence, Working with Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening clearance (or willingness to obtain) How to Apply Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. * Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. * The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check. * A medical assessment will be conducted to see if you are physically capable for the role If you require support with the application process, please contact georgie.venizelos@baptistcare.org.au [georgie.venizelos@baptistcare.org.au] BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all. BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of children and family services programs at the Sunshine site. Lead a multidisciplinary team while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and Child Safe Standards.