Service Manager - Education Support for Children in Care

At Junction Support Services, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As an award-winning community organisation, we empower people to achieve a brighter future through housing, education, health, trauma recovery, disability support and community services.

We're seeking an experienced and passionate leader to oversee our Education Support for Children in Care (ESCC) Program across Inner Gippsland. Working closely with teachers, care teams, schools, carers, and key stakeholders, you'll lead a dedicated team focused on improving educational outcomes for children and young people in care.

This is an chance to make a genuine impact by leading a program that helps children overcome barriers to learning, reconnect with education, and achieve positive outcomes.

We are Looking for a Leader Who Can:

- Inspire and develop a high-performing team dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children and young people in care.
- Build strong partnerships across education, care, government, and community sectors.
- Drive innovation, quality improvement, and service excellence.
- Use data, insights, and evidence-informed practice to achieve meaningful outcomes.
- Balance strategic thinking with operational leadership and accountability.
- Champion Junction's values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion.

Selection Criteria:

1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Social Work, or another relevant field.
2. Minimum two years' experience in education service delivery, program management, and staff supervision.
3.



Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, and direction informed by sound theoretical knowledge.
4. Proven experience in planning, implementing, and evaluation programs and services.
5. Demonstrated ability to identify client and community needs and develop services that achieve positive outcomes.

What We Offer

- Full-time fixed-term position (0.8-1.0 FTE, 60-76 hours per fortnight).
- SCHADS Award Level 7, Pay Point 1-3.
- Salary packaging benefits available.
- A rewarding leadership opportunity within a respected and growing community organisation.
- The opportunity to directly influence outcomes for children and young people in care.

APPLY NOW

Junction Support Services does not bind itself to make any appointment whatsoever from applications received.

Applications must include:

- A covering letter
- A response to the key selection criteria
- A Resume

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. If a suitable candidate is identified, Junction Support Services reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

Junction Support Services is a child-safe organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability or lived experience of disability, and people of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that diversity brings to our workplace and the communities we serve.

📌 Service Manager - Education Support for Children in Care (Morwell)
🏢 Junction Support Services
📍 Morwell