- SCHADS Level 7 + Super + Salary Packaging | Up to 6 weeks leave
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based across Penrith & Doonside
- Build, mentor and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary teams

Are you an experienced leader within Child, Youth & Family Services looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful?

Be Recruitment is proud to partner with Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation (SRAC) to recruit a Child & Family Services Manager to lead the implementation of the organisation's new Family Preservation program.

This is a rare opportunity to join an established Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) as it expands its Family Services portfolio. You'll play a key role in establishing the program, building a high-performing team and embedding culturally safe, trauma-informed practice that delivers lasting outcomes for children and families.

Please note: This is an Aboriginal-identified position. Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

What's on Offer?

- Paying $124,744 + Super (SCHADS Level 7)
- Salary packaging to increase take home pay
- Approximately 6 weeks annual leave
- Offices based across Penrith and Doonside
- Pool vehicles for work-related travel
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression




- Opportunity to establish and shape a new program within a respected ACCO

About the Role

You’ll provide leadership across SRAC's Family Services portfolio, including Family Preservation, Community & Family Support (CAFS) and Safe & Strong programs. Leading a multidisciplinary team you'll focus on:

- Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team
- Embedding culturally safe, trauma-informed practice
- Providing reflective supervision and coaching
- Managing program performance, compliance and funding outcomes
- Building strong relationships with DCJ, community partners and key stakeholders
- Support staff wellbeing while leading practice across complex child protection matters.
- Driving continuous improvement and service excellence

About You

You’ll bring:

- Minimum 3 years' leadership experience within Family Preservation, Child Protection, Intensive Family Support or a related setting
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and child protection
- Experience managing risk, complexity and staff performance
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline (or significant equivalent experience)

If you're an experienced leader ready to shape a current Family Preservation program and make a lasting impact for Aboriginal children, families and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Family Services Manager (Penrith)
🏢 Be Recruitment Group
📍 Penrith