Possability Group is a national for-purpose organisation delivering disability, child and family services across Australia. Grounded in the belief that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights, Possability supports people with disability, children, young people and families to thrive.
In late 2022, Possability Group and Lifestyle Solutions came together, bringing together two respected human services organisations with deep experience across disability, out-of-home care, child and family services and community-based supports. In 2025, Possability Group entered into an agreement to join Independence Australia Group, creating a strengthened platform of purpose-led organisations committed to supporting people living with disability, children, young people and families.
Together, the group brings significant national reach, specialist service capability and a shared commitment to human rights, inclusion, safety and self-determination.

The opportunity
This is an influential leadership opportunity to shape the delivery of Child and Family Services from Tamworth, ensuring children and young people receive high-quality, safe and therapeutic support. Over the first 12–18 months, the mandate will be to strengthen operational performance, build leadership capability, embed consistent therapeutic and evidence-based practice and create a high-performing, accountable service culture.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager will:

- Lead service delivery and performance, turning strategy into practical priorities and measurable outcomes for children, young people and teams.
- Strengthen quality and practice, embedding therapeutic, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care while maintaining strong safeguarding, risk and regulatory standards.
- Build capable, engaged teams, coaching leaders, lifting performance and creating a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
- Drive sustainable operations, using financial, workforce and service data to improve budgets, rostering, resourcing and overall service performance.

About you
You are an experienced operational leader who understands the complexity of delivering high-quality services to children and young people within a regulated environment.

You will bring:

- Proven leadership experience within child protection, out-of-home care (OOHC) or PSP-aligned services
- A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in social work, psychology, human services or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic and trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, child-safe standards and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop operational leaders and frontline teams
- Sound commercial and financial capability, including budget, workforce and operational performance management
- The judgement and resilience to manage complex issues, critical incidents and relationships with regulators, funding bodies, families and sector partners

What’s on Offer

- A senior operational leadership role with genuine influence across Child and Family Services
- The opportunity to directly improve outcomes for children, young people and families
- Scope to shape service quality, therapeutic practice, workforce capability and operational performance
- Join a large,



established Australian organisation with significant capability across disability and community services
- Work within a values-led culture focused on quality, safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement
- A Tamworth-based leadership opportunity offering meaningful work and significant operational responsibility

How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Christine of The Orchard Talent Group on email [email protected]. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

Applications close Friday 4 September 2026

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