YouthCARE is one of Western Australia's largest not-for-profit organisations. YouthCARE aims to create positive school communities, where students are empowered and encouraged to be the best they can be. Each year YouthCARE Chaplains help thousands of students, staff and family members in Western Australian public-school communities by providing an essential social, emotional and mental health support service.

Reporting to the Chief of School Services (COSS), the School Services Manager (SSM) is YouthCARE's most senior leader within their region. They hold full strategic and operational accountability for mission growth, team performance, stakeholder relationships and service quality across every school community they serve. Leading a team of five specialist roles, the SSM brings initiative, creativity and deep local knowledge to the outworking of YouthCARE's mission across their region.

As a key member of YouthCARE's Senior Leadership Team, the SSM holds accountability not only for their own region but for the health and effectiveness of YouthCARE as a whole - collaborating across regions and functions with the same commitment they bring to their own communities.

Essential Criteria

- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in school chaplaincy, education, community services or a closely related field.
- Deep understanding of the school chaplaincy model, the Department of Education relationship and the WA school sector.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead operational strategy,



with experience translating strategic intent into transparent regional priorities and measurable outcomes.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team, including experience managing across multiple functions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build credibility with principals, school boards, P&C; associations, government officials and church leaders.
- Excellent communication and people skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence and pastoral sensitivity.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the health and effectiveness of a wider organisation, not just an individual team or region - including collaborative leadership across peer groups and functions.
- Deep personal Christian faith and commitment to YouthCARE's mission, vision and values.
- Must be actively engaged in the life of a Christian church that affirms the triune Godhead of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- Current Working with Children Check, NCCHC clearance, or ability to obtain and a current valid driver's license and willingness to travel across the region.

Desirable

- Experience as a school chaplain or in direct chaplaincy service delivery.
- Experience in remote or regional community service delivery.
- Postgraduate qualifications in theology, ministry, education, management or a related field.
- Familiarity with YouthCARE's programs and services.

How to apply To apply, please send a copy of your resume (max. of 3 pages) and a cover letter(max. of 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria to [email protected] ‍* Strictly no agency applications.

Applications close on 9th October 2026.

📌 School Services Manager (Perth)
🏢 Youthcare
📍 Perth