Careers at yourtown

• New, national senior leadership role
• Lead the delivery of programs which achieve high quality outcomes
• Values based NFP, getting results for children and young people

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services for young people, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of services for young people in Australia with sites across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The community with yourtown's Art Unions funds most of what we do. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

The diverse range of yourtown Children and Family programs all have at their core a strong therapeutic service delivery framework in working with children and their parents.  Our services include child protection, parenting, early childhood, child and family mental health, family and domestic violence and education engagement initiatives. The newly created role of National Manager - Children and Families will facilitate consistent practice and service delivery, especially in relation to case management and outcome measurement frameworks, across all programs.  Leading programs across geographically dispersed locations, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of program theories and service models and identify and develop opportunities to deepen and grow the impact of our Families and Children's programs.

You will be a senior leader who brings a track record of leading and motivating multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams in a human services organisation. You will have expert knowledge of child protection systems and interventions and assessing and responding to risk.  As part of the senior management team you will be passionate about creating brighter futures for young people and will use your knowledge to identify opportunities to grow and implement new programs and services. You will have senior level experience in managing financial and program performance and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with an engaging style to build and sustain relationships internally and externally with a broad range of industry, government and community stakeholders.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can be innovative, drive change and have a positive impact on the lives of young people we would love to hear from you. We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

Contact:  Marnie Elliot, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 3867 1376

Closing Date: 16 March 2020

In line with yourtown's diverse workplace culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: www.yourtown.com.au

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a Working with Children Check and a National Criminal History Check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.