• Exciting opportunity, based in Lewisham
• Full-time opportunity, with hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary + Super + Not-for-profit Salary packaging of up to $18,550

WE KNOW THAT GREAT LEADERS NEED SUPPORT TOO. THAT’S WHY WE OFFER:

• Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions
• Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly organisation
• Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay
• Generous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day
• Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions
• Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable

ABOUT US

People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.
CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion, and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community. CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation.
Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being. Join us today!
This is a rare leadership opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation. If you’re ready to bring your strategic vision, empathy, and drive to a role that truly matters—apply now.
To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. Applications that do not address the selection criteria or provide a resume only will not be considered.
Applications for this position close on 11 August 2025 Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. Unsuccessful applicants may be placed on an eligibility list for future employment.
Need More Information? Please contact Kirsten Mead at kirsten.mead@catholiccare.org or on 0425209214
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director – Children & Family Services, you will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering critical support to children and families at risk of or experiencing harm, neglect, domestic & family violence, mental ill-health, housing and financial issues.
In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, evidence-based care while exceeding funding outcomes.
You’ll drive service innovation, lead strategic growth, and contribute to CatholicCare’s leadership agenda through active contribution and participation in organisational and Executive forums
You will lead with clarity, compassion, and a strategic mindset to deliver measurable outcomes and service excellence.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Exceeding Service Level Agreement and Key Performance Indicator expectations of Funders
• Ensuring high clinical/practitioner/workforce utilisation
• Developing strong funding partnerships/prospects to support service growth
• Provide leadership in complex clinical and psychosocial settings
• Evaluate and refine service proposals from strategic, clinical, and business perspectives
• Translate strategic and operational objectives into clear directives for service teams

This is a dynamic leadership role for an experienced professional passionate about driving innovation and improving service delivery.

To be a successful candidate for this role, you will require:

• Extensive experience in a service or business leadership role, managing a complex portfolio of services
• High emotional intelligence with a demonstrated ability to build trust, lead with empathy, and inspire high-performing teams
• Relevant qualifications and expertise
• Demonstrated understanding of child protection, domestic and family violence and other relevant legislation as required by service
• Demonstrated capacity to implement a trauma informed, person centred approach to service delivery
• Applied experience in managing clinical service delivery across a range of technical platforms, including clinical workforce planning and support functions
• Experience in developing and managing to operational performance targets, and budget management
• Experience developing and implementing business plans and strategies within a large complex organisation
• Sufficient IT expertise to understand and utilise technology to create innovative health solutions
• Good understanding of social, health, education, addictions and/or disability sectors in Australia, and knowledge of contemporary issues and funding models
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with professionals at all level and build credibility with clinical teams
• A proactive and action driven professional attitude and approach with the ability to generate ideas, think innovatively, think critically and problem solve
• Willingness to travel