General Manager Children's Services

7 days ago

West Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Care DBB Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • 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.
  • Oversee tenders, funding applications, and strategic business development.
  • 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

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