W****oden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager - Community Programs to provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of community services, including Mental Health, Child, Youth and Family Services, Community Access, Intake, and Housing & Homelessness programs.

This is an exciting chance for a values-driven leader who is committed to delivering high-quality community outcomes, fostering strong partnerships, and leading teams to create meaningful impact for individuals and communities.

Our Offer:

- Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Perks Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
- Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Monthly external clinical supervision.




- Enjoy exclusive discounts and everyday savings on essentials at leading Australian retailers such as Woolworths and Coles, all through our Flare Benefits program.

About the Role As the Manager - Community Programs, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of community services, including Mental Health, Child, Youth and Family, Community Access, Intake, and Housing & Homelessness programs. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, achieving contractual and funding outcomes, managing budgets and compliance obligations, and driving innovation and continuous improvement across services. You will lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while building solid relationships with government, community, and sector stakeholders to enhance outcomes for people and communities.

About You

You are a collaborative and values-driven leader with a passion for community services and improving outcomes for vulnerable and diverse communities. You bring a strategic mindset, strong operational expertise, and the ability to build high-performing teams. You thrive in a dynamic environment, are skilled at managing multiple priorities, and can confidently engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Your commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement enables you to drive positive change while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence.

📌 Manager - Community Programs (Canberra)
🏢 Woden Community Service
📍 Canberra