FamilyCareis one of regional Victoria's largest and most progressive community service organisations, operating across Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, and Moira.
As one of the leading providers of child and family services in the region, including disability support, NDIS coordination, and carer programs, FamilyCare is deeply committed to improving outcomes for victim survivors and their children.
We are also strongly focused on supporting older community members, and people with disabilities to live well and remain connected to their communities.
We foster a positive, empowering culture that supports robust leadership, professional growth, and improved outcomes for the people, clients and communities that we serve.
This position is based in the beautiful regional town of Seymour, located just over an hour from Melbourne.
Seymour and surrounding townships offer an enviable lifestyle with easy access to parks, winding rivers, tranquil bushland and extensive walking and cycling tracks.
With excellent dining, retail, sporting facilities and recreational activities to enjoy within peaceful locations.
About the Role
TheManagerofChild and Family Services(Lower Hume) is a key leadership position, delivering operational oversight to all services provided within the team.
This includes supervision of Team Leaders, reporting obligations, maintaining key stakeholder relationships and is a member of the FamilyCare Management Team.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant funding body representatives and other key external stakeholders
Contribute to organisational strategic planning processes including the development of annual operational plans




Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of Child and Family Services' programs, including risk management of children and young people
Ensure that Child and Family Services are delivered in an integrated manner from initial contact and assessment, through service delivery, to review and evaluation
Work closely with the Human Resources' Manager, Team Leaders and the Director of Service Development to ensure appropriate human resources to deliver funded activities and programs
For more detailed understanding of the key responsibility areas,click hereto view thePosition Description(if you are using SEEK, clickApplyto be taken to our career portal where you can view the link).
For a confidential conversation and any questions, please contactAngela Armstrong,Director of Service Development, on******** ***.
About You
You will bring:
Experience in leading and managing staff
Knowledge of the community services' sector
Experience in service development including tender/submission preparation
Well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy skills
Role Requirements
Essential
Degree in Social Work, Welfare, Community Services' Sector Management, or other relevant discipline
Willingness to obtain a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencing employment with us.




If you have spent over 12 months overseas in the last 10 years, you will also be required to undergo an International Police Check or present evidence of a satisfactory check
Valid Victorian Driver Licence
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in Management and/or Leadership
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary of$136,776-$142,158+ superannuation, you will be rewarded for your important work with:
Choice offully maintained vehicleor$15,000 in addition to salary
Salary packaging benefit options available up to $15,900 p.a.
Meals and entertainment packaging options available up to $2,650 p.a.
Fixed hybrid work arrangements and accrued day off option to help you enjoy a healthy work-life balance
Generous leave entitlements
Professional development options to help you broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us, including a dedicated training budget
Ongoing health and wellbeing incentives
Access to Employee Assistance Program
How to apply
All applications must include acover letter,resumeand awritten responseaddressing theKey Selection Criteria(Knowledge and Skills)in thePosition Description.
When submitting your application in our Career Portal, please upload the written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Other Documents area.
Applications closeSunday 26 July ****.
FamilyCare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQIA+ communities to apply.
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📌 Manager Child And Family Services (Victoria)
🏢 FamilyCare
📍 Victoria