Regional Manager - Northern Victoria
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and a global movement dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. The organization focuses on providing quality services to children and their caregivers across every state and territory, including regions, remote areas, and capital cities. With a workforce of approximately 600 people, 54 reasons embraces diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs, reflecting the communities they serve. The organization is committed to making a significant impact in the lives of children and families, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Job Overview:
In this full-time, permanent role based in Shepparton, the Regional Manager will lead teams that deliver community-based early childhood and youth justice programs in the region. Reporting to the Director of VIC, SA, TAS, and NSW, the Regional Manager will be a key member of the leadership team in Victoria, responsible for creating lasting change for children. The position involves overseeing the delivery, quality assurance, evaluation, and reporting across various child, youth, and family programs, including a kindergarten. The Regional Manager will also support program teams through supervision, capability development, and performance management, while identifying and pursuing partnership and business development opportunities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with government, community, and sector stakeholders is crucial, as is proactively managing risks related to service delivery, quality, staff wellbeing, and child safeguarding.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Manager include overseeing the delivery and quality assurance of child, youth, and family programs, leading and supporting program teams through supervision and performance management, identifying and pursuing partnership and growth opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and managing risks related to service delivery and child safeguarding. The Regional Manager will also be responsible for developing reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Additionally, the role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field, or significant relevant experience. Candidates must have significant experience leading teams in the children and family sector in Australia, along with a genuine passion for supporting and managing high-performing teams to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Proven experience in managing budgets, developing reports, and working with First Nations families and communities is essential. Additionally, candidates should have experience in complex strategic planning, program management, and stakeholder management, including contract management.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field. Alternatively, significant relevant experience in the field may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. The educational background should reflect a strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and community services.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience in leading teams within the children and family sector in Australia. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing programs and delivering positive outcomes for children and families. Experience in strategic planning, program management, and stakeholder engagement is also essential for success in this role.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely required due to the nature of the role and the need for effective communication with stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in communities with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Shepparton, Victoria. The organization encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check, and must adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. The organization offers a range of employee benefits, including salary packaging, additional leave, internal development opportunities, and support for workplace wellness.
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and a global movement dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. The organization focuses on providing quality services to children and their caregivers across every state and territory, including regions, remote areas, and capital cities. With a workforce of approximately 600 people, 54 reasons embraces diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs, reflecting the communities they serve. The organization is committed to making a significant impact in the lives of children and families, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Job Overview:
In this full-time, permanent role based in Shepparton, the Regional Manager will lead teams that deliver community-based early childhood and youth justice programs in the region. Reporting to the Director of VIC, SA, TAS, and NSW, the Regional Manager will be a key member of the leadership team in Victoria, responsible for creating lasting change for children. The position involves overseeing the delivery, quality assurance, evaluation, and reporting across various child, youth, and family programs, including a kindergarten. The Regional Manager will also support program teams through supervision, capability development, and performance management, while identifying and pursuing partnership and business development opportunities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with government, community, and sector stakeholders is crucial, as is proactively managing risks related to service delivery, quality, staff wellbeing, and child safeguarding.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Manager include overseeing the delivery and quality assurance of child, youth, and family programs, leading and supporting program teams through supervision and performance management, identifying and pursuing partnership and growth opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and managing risks related to service delivery and child safeguarding. The Regional Manager will also be responsible for developing reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Additionally, the role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field, or significant relevant experience. Candidates must have significant experience leading teams in the children and family sector in Australia, along with a genuine passion for supporting and managing high-performing teams to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Proven experience in managing budgets, developing reports, and working with First Nations families and communities is essential. Additionally, candidates should have experience in complex strategic planning, program management, and stakeholder management, including contract management.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess qualifications in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field. Alternatively, significant relevant experience in the field may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. The educational background should reflect a strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and community services.
Experience:
The position requires significant experience in leading teams within the children and family sector in Australia. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing programs and delivering positive outcomes for children and families. Experience in strategic planning, program management, and stakeholder engagement is also essential for success in this role.
Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely required due to the nature of the role and the need for effective communication with stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in communities with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Additional Notes:
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Shepparton, Victoria. The organization encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check, and must adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. The organization offers a range of employee benefits, including salary packaging, additional leave, internal development opportunities, and support for workplace wellness.
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