Manager, Family Services
Location
Mildura
FTE
- 75 hours per fortnight, continuing position
About the role
CatholicCare Victoria is committed to building thriving communities where everyone feels included and the Family Services portfolio plays an integral role in this. As the Manager, Family Services you are responsible for the activities of Family Services portfolio which comprises of Integrated Family Services and Kinship Care.
Family Services promotes the safety, stability and development of vulnerable children, young people and their families, with a focus on building capacity and resilience. CatholicCare Victoria is proud of its commitment to empowering Victorian’s to build resilience.
The position has high level leadership and operational responsibility for the Family Services portfolio to ensure quality, viability, innovation and growth in service delivery and professional practice across CatholicCare Victoria.
This position manages a complex portfolio with related budget and high-risk service profile and requires a high level of operational management and leadership to minimise risks and maximise outcomes, including proactive management of service performance, critical incidents and complaints.
The manager position may be required to directly supervise a team of practitioners, ensuring that service delivery aligns with organisational goals and professional standards.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
- Supporting the implementation of CatholicCare Victoria’s operational/business plans through the provision of client service delivery and enhancement of client outcomes
- Developing and managing annual targets, objectives and deliverables for the functional area with the Senior Manager
- In collaboration with the Senior Manager, identify funding and program development opportunities and actively contribute to the development of proposals, service models, research and innovation
- Managing and coaching direct reports to support them in the achievement of their goals
- Ensuring programs and services can operate effectively within budgets and provide regular budget/resource analysis
- Developing effective and collaborative working relationships with funding bodies in the program area, as agreed with the Senior Manager
To be considered for this position, applicants require:
- Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or Community Development or similar related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and managing diverse teams in human services programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of program budget development and monitoring
- Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with broad range of stakeholders
- Strong understanding of a variety of theoretical frameworks and intervention strategies, including working with children, young people and families
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislative requirements and funding body frameworks and guidelines
Contact
People Team
Download the position description
How to apply
Please submit the form to apply for the role. When applying please include:
- a cover letter
- your current resume
- responses to the position’s key requirements, if applying for management positions only
- three professional referees
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. Psychometric and other assessments may also be required.
Document uploads
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