
General Manager Children's Services
1 week ago
Lead strategic growth across Northern Sydney & Central Coast
- Executive role grounded in Catholic values and social impact
- Manage $22M portfolio with 600+ staff, driving excellence and innovation
**Lead with Faith. Drive Strategic Impact. Transform Communities.**
CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a visionary executive to lead one of the most impactful portfolios in our organisation—Children’s Services. This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, operational excellence, and deep personal faith in a role that shapes the lives of thousands of children and families across Northern Sydney and the Central Coast.
**About CatholicCare** As the social care agency of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Broken Bay, CatholicCare supports over 20,000 individuals annually. Our Children’s Services portfolio includes:
- **28 Out of School Hours & Vacation Care Services**:
- **5 Early Learning & Long Day Care Centres**:
- **Annual Budget: $22 million**:
- **Workforce: 632 staff**
We deliver evidence-based, inclusive services that are founded on Catholic social teaching in compassion, excellence, and social justice.
**The Role** Reporting to the Executive Director, the **General Manager - Children’s Services** is a key member of the executive leadership team. You will lead the strategic, operational, and mission-focused development of our children’s programs, ensuring they are innovative, high-quality, financially sustainable, and spiritually enriching.
This role is about more than management—it’s about **transformational leadership**. You will:
- Shape and execute strategic plans for growth and innovation.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Champion Catholic identity and spirituality in daily service life.
- Build strong partnerships with diocesan leaders, schools, families, and communities.
- Lead a large, diverse workforce with integrity, compassion, and purpose.
**Key Leadership Responsibilities**
- Drive operational performance and ensure compliance with all regulatory frameworks.
- Lead service innovation, particularly for children with disabilities, First Nations children, and families experiencing disadvantage.
- Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and wellbeing are embedded across all services.
- Promote reflective practice, trauma-informed care, and professional development.
- Supervise Practice and Quality Managers and mentor emerging leaders.
**Who You Are** You are a seasoned executive who brings:
- **A personal and active faith in Catholic values**, with a deep understanding of Catholic social teaching.
- Proven leadership in children’s services or related sectors (5+ years at senior level).
- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Strategic vision and operational expertise, with a track record of service growth.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk management skills.
- A commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation.
**You must also have**:
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to an insured vehicle.
- Capacity to take on the Role of Person in Management and Control (PMC).
**Desirable certifications include**:
- CHCPRT025 Identify and Respond
- First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and CPR
-
General Manager Children's Services
16 hours ago
West Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Care DBB Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per yearLead strategic growth across Northern Sydney & Central CoastExecutive role grounded in Catholic values and social impactManage $22M portfolio with 600+ staff, driving excellence and innovationLead with Faith. Drive Strategic Impact. Transform Communities. CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay is seeking a visionary executive to lead one of the most impactful...
-
Children's Services Practice Manager
4 days ago
Pennant Hills, Australia CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay Full time**Collaborative and inclusive working environment**: - ** Attractive Salary Packaging Options**: - ** Above Award Pay $53-60ph** **About us** At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we work with purpose to make a positive difference in the lives of the children, young people, individuals and families we serve. Whilst we are a Catholic social services...
-
Baulkham Hills, Australia G8 Education Full time519887 - BAULKHAM HILLS, NSW, 2153 - Assistant Centre Manager - Permanent Part time Add to favourites Favourite View favourites **The Opportunity** Are you looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further develop your Early Childhood career? Do you want to be...
-
Assistant Centre Manager
4 days ago
Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia G8 Education Full time $65,000 - $85,000 per year519887BAULKHAM HILLS, NSW, 2153Assistant Centre ManagerPermanent Part timeAdd to favourites Favourite View favouritesThe OpportunityAre you looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further develop your Early Childhood career?Do you want to be valued and appreciated...
-
General Manager Disability and Seniors
1 week ago
Pennant Hills, Australia Catholic Care DBB Full timeCompetitive Market-based remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits - Full time position based in Sydney or the Central Coast - to join the Executive Team in a reputable, innovative and growing organisation - **Competitive Market-based remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits**: - **Full time position based in Sydney or the Central...
-
White Hills, Australia G8 Education Full time511183 - WHITE HILLS, VIC, 3550 - Assistant Centre Manager - Permanent Full time Add to favourites Favourite View favourites **The Opportunity** Are you looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further develop your Early Childhood career? Do you want to be...
-
Assistant Educator First Grammar Baulkham Hills
20 hours ago
Baulkham Hills, Australia G8 Education Full time510390 - BAULKHAM HILLS, NSW, 2153 - Assistant Educator - Permanent Part time Add to favourites Favourite View favourites **The Opportunity** Are you an experienced Certificate III or Diploma qualified Educator looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further...
-
Educator - Children Services
1 week ago
Winston Hills, Australia YMCA NSW Full time**Date**:19 Nov 2024 **Location**: Winston Hills, AU **Company**:YMCA NSW - **Inspire and influence young hearts and minds**: - **Create valuable opportunities outside of the classroom**: - **Unique Part time and casual roles with flexible hours and working arrangements.** We are looking for committed permanent part time educators to support children at...
-
Educator - Children Services
1 week ago
Winston Hills, Australia YMCA NSW Full time**Date**:10 Feb 2025 **Location**: Winston Hills, AU **Company**:YMCA NSW - **Inspire and influence young hearts and minds**: - **Create valuable opportunities outside of the classroom**: - **Unique casual role with flexible hours and working arrangements** We seek a casual educator to support children at our OSHC services at Winston Hills. Our...
-
Educator - Children Services
2 weeks ago
Winston Hills, Australia YMCA NSW Full time**Date**:23 Aug 2024 **Location**: Winston Hills, AU **Company**:YMCA NSW - **Inspire and influence young hearts and minds**: - **Create valuable opportunities outside of the classroom**: - **Unique Part time role with flexible hours and working arrangements.** **Monday to Friday - 11:30am - 6:00pm** We are looking for committed permanent part time...