Program Manager

2 weeks ago


Belconnen, Australia Capital Region Community Services Full time

**Introduction**:
Fun and positive team, where your high energy and commitment will be appreciated in a collaborative environment.
Enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, extra paid leave and a supportive organisational culture, fostering a sense of contribution and growth.
Meaningful work where you can make a difference, offering a valuable service to youth in our community

Are you a proactive and values-driven individual, passionate about positively influencing the lives of young people? Are you seeking a meaningful role to advance your career in Youth and Family Services? If so, look no further - we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Program Manager - Youth Services to join our team at Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) to lead our youth engagement programs within the ACT.

Experience an inclusive and welcoming culture, where you can build upon your established career, work on rewarding challenges, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that allows you to thrive and be your best self.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Child, Youth and Family Services, you will be developing and implementing programs to foster positive youth development and community engagement in Belconnen and the wider capital region. You will collaborate with local stakeholders, including young people, families, community organisations, and government agencies, to identify community needs and create opportunities for young people.

Your focus will be on building strong relationships with young people, creating an inclusive environment that encourages their active participation in programs and activities. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young individuals in the ACT and surrounding region, you will be driven to make a positive difference in their lives.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to develop CRCS's Youth Support services, including the establishment of social enterprise initiatives that provide young people with new skills, valuable experiences, and improved employment prospects. You will have the chance to design and implement growth strategies across the Capital Region and forge collaborative partnerships to reach and positively impact the lives of young individuals in regional NSW.

In addition to program development, you will lead a passionate team, guiding them to achieve program aims and aligning their efforts with the organisation's vision, purpose, and strategic goals.

A valid driver's license and access to a roadworthy, registered, and comprehensively insured vehicle are essential for this role to fulfill work-related requirements.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:
Discounted early education and care program Services and gym membership
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata) and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to salary packaging up to $15,900 (increase you take home pay)
- Up to 3 additional leave days between Christmas and New Year.
- Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with support for office and/or remote working
- Commitment to supporting your professional development.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- LGBTIQ+
- Those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Carers
- Mature age people
- People with lived experience of disability

**CRCS also requires all employees to**:

- Hold or be willing to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) and/or a Working with Children Check (NSW), and have these with them at all times whilst employed by CRCS.
- Undertake a National Criminal History Clearance by CRCS prior to commencing and every three years thereafter as a condition of employment. Employees are required to advise CRCS of any convictions that may effect their eligibility to work or perform the inherent requirements of their position
- Maintain full COVID-19 vaccination currency and provide evidence of their vaccinations to CRCS (sensitive information is kept private and in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles) unless they are able to provide suitable evidence of a medical contraindication that prevents them from receiving this vaccine.

The organisation

Capital Region Community Services (CRCS) provides a wide range of high quality, integrated and inclusive programs and services to individuals, families, children and young people in the Belconnen and wider Capital Region. CRCS works with community members, local organisations and businesses to develop responsive programs, services and activities that support self determination and reduce social isolation. Strong relationships with government and other community services enhance CRCS’s capacity to achieve our vision of an inclusive, connected community.

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