Program Manager

Apply now Job no: Employment type: Full TimeLocation: Geraldton, Gascoyne & MidwestCategories: Child, Youth & Family Attractive remuneration including salary packaging Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations 6mths maximum term with potential for extension Monthly RDO About the role We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Program Manager with Out of Home Care experience to manage our newly opened home. You will manage a team of up to 10 direct reports, liaising with the department, local communities and allied health providers to create a therapeutic environment and support up to 5 young people to achieve their goals. This position would suit someone who is passionate about leading and developing a team that is providing a safe and nurturing environment to children and young people in Out of Home Care using a trauma informed approach. Familiarity with the CARE framework would be beneficial. This position is based out of ournew home in Carnarvon and is being offered as 6mth maximum term with potential extension. Key Responsibilities Develop, lead, motivate and manage a team of House managers and Senior Residential Care Workers Overseeing the caseloads of direct reports and providing practical support as required yes Ensure delivery of program services in accordance with program budget, local business plans and in line with client needs and plans Develop, lead, motivate and manage a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure a consistent standard of quality is delivered for program in accordance with regulations prescribed in relevant legislation and funding agency standards. Manage risks and issues arising in the course of service management Contribute positively to strategies relating to Compliance, Cultural Confidence, Practice Improvement, Carer Support, Transition Planning. Skills and Experience Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families and communities from a strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective that are part of the out of home care sector. Demonstrated experience working with adolescents and transition from care tasks. Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities and to deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timeframes. A demonstrated commitment to the care and protection of clients. Demonstrated understanding of impact of trauma and attachment on children and young people and complex behaviours. Demonstrated experience in team leadership and management. Demonstrated ability to manage services and programs within a budget. Recognised Human Services or other relevant qualification. Significant experience in the child protection and out of home care sector. Strong coordination, leadership and peer support skills. Highly developed critical thinking and reflective practice skills High level communication, influencing, liaison, negotiation and mediation skills. Current Drivers Licence. Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check and DCP395. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant, mobile phone and laptop + non for-profit tax reduction options. Supportive team environment. Salary packaging tax benefits, meal entertainment benefit, novated leasing and more. Growing organisation with great career opportunities. Monthly RDO. How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments, contact About the Organisation Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future. Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply. Advertised: 22 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 19 Nov :55 W. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr