Youth Justice Support Program Manager

1 day ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $110,000 - $115,000

Holistic Education and Wellbeing Service

">Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Team Leader to oversee the delivery of an education and wellbeing service supporting young people aged 10-16 years who have been in contact with the youth justice system and are disengaged from schooling.

This role is responsible for leading a team of practitioners, ensuring quality outcomes, strong stakeholder relationships, and safe effective program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Provide leadership, supervision, coaching and performance management to a team of practitioners.
  2. Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring service delivery meets contractual and legislative obligations.
  3. Monitor, evaluate and report on inputs, outputs and outcomes with accuracy and timeliness.
  4. Manage program risks, including those relating to quality, staff wellbeing and child safeguarding.
  5. Build and maintain positive relationships with local communities, stakeholders and referral partners.
  6. Advocate within the broader service system on behalf of children, parents and carers.
  7. Ensure compliance with internal policies, child safeguarding requirements and workplace health and safety standards.
  8. Contribute to program growth through proposal development and business planning.
Requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience working with children, young people and families, particularly those at risk, disengaged or involved in the justice system.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience building, supervising and developing high-performing teams.
  • Knowledge of child protection, youth justice and wellbeing frameworks.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
  • High-level stakeholder engagement, consultation and advocacy skills.
  • Experience in rostering, scheduling and managing resources in line with budgets.
  • A commitment to child safety, safeguarding practices and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Degree in behavioural sciences or significant relevant experience.
  • Current Working with Children Check.
  • Current Driver's Licence.
  • Satisfactory National Police Check.

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in shaping outcomes for young people in your community. As a Team Leader, you will work in a supportive environment where your leadership will directly contribute to improving lives, strengthening communities and fostering a safe positive and child-focused culture.

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