* Great opportunity to demonstrate your people management skills
* Work with experienced Regional Managers providing comprehensive support
* Apply now to start in early 2025!
The Organisation
An exciting opportunity has become available to work for Barnardos, one of Australia’s leading children’s charities. A full time, 12 month Program Manager is required for the Community Adolescent Programs based in Bruce, ACT.
The Role
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Program Manager will be responsible for the ongoing management of the Community Adolescent Programs and deliver residential services, outreach support and determine appropriate priorities for the team and each young person.
The Candidate
The ideal Program Manager will have:
* Tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Community Services or related field
* Experience in delivering services to children and young people with high and complex needs
* Experience leading a team within an oohc/child protection/residential setting
* Sound knowledge of child protection issues relating to children and young people at risk
* Sound knowledge of child development issues in relation to children and young people’s care and their connections to family, culture and community
Applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Organisation
Barnardos Australia is one of Australia’s leading children’s social care agencies, focused on building relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. Over the next 5 years, Barnardos commits to supporting more vulnerable children to thrive through effective evidence-informed and research-based programs.
Benefits of Working for Barnardos
* Development through individual and group mentoring
* Secondments, acting up and project work
* Flexible working arrangements
* Cultural leave
* A day off during NAIDOC week
* Additional annual leave during Christmas/New Year break
* Volunteer opportunities at community events and many more
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are further supported by the Aboriginal Cultural Unit (ACU) and Barnardos Indigenous Group (BIG) to meet their cultural needs within the organisation.
Salary: Base $112,812 to $126,113 per annum plus leave loading plus superannuation. Packaging available to receive $15,860 of your salary tax free. Motor vehicle packaging available on selected roles.
To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.
Vaccination for COVID-19 is a condition of employment and engagement with Barnardos.
How to apply:
To register your interest hit APPLY NOW and submit your Resume. For a confidential discussion please call Gemma Haworth on 0482182600