Regional Youth Support Services – Gosford NSWThis is an exciting prospect to play a key role in the Operational management of RYSS - an NGO community-based youth support agency on the NSW Central Coast.
Working with the CEO and the broader staff team to ensure effective management of services within the organisation.RYSS provide a wide range of services for young people and young families - youth work, early intervention and intensive case management.
The RYSS team frequently engage and support those with high and complex support needs to build confidence, positive social networks, and support their transition into independence.Key responsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the highest standard of Youth Service provision in the Central Coast regionCoordinate staff and resourcesAdvocate for young people and service provision in the communityDevelop and implement policy, procedure, and protocols in response to needMaintain budgets and effective asset managementMaintain operational IT systemsMaintain and develop quality reporting and accountabilities to diverse funding providersDevelop funding and grant submissions on behalf of the serviceKeep accessible and clear records of service activitiesAbout youRelevant tertiary qualifications in Community Welfare, Community Services, Social Work, Human Services, Management, or a related disciplineExperience of program implementation, supervision, coordination, and/or management within the Not-for-Profit (NFP) and NGO sector, including understanding of government funding arrangements, compliance requirements, and stakeholder engagementExperience working in frontline roles within the youth sectorHigh standard of IT efficiency, with demonstrated computer literacy, with in-depth practical experience operating client record systems, communication tools,



and data managementStrong ability to communicate in an adaptable, effective and efficient manner both written and verballyStrong practical experience in handling feedback and resolving grievances and conflictsExperience in the development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and proceduresGood knowledge of organisational budgets in the context of a not-for-profit organisationCurrent NSW Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Check, and unrestricted driver's licenceDemonstrated understanding of the principles of child, youth and family support, including trauma-informed practice, strengths-based and solution-focused approaches, early intervention, and person-centred service deliveryAbout usSince ****, RYSS has been a point of access on the Central Coast for high-quality services and facilities specifically tailored for young people.
In that time, RYSS has grown as a community based, non-government organisation to be the largest locally based provider of youth specific services in the region - today delivering a range of youth work support, information, advice, and referrals, case work, advocacy, youth specific disability services, as well as programs, events, and activities that support and encourage young people as they develop their skills and abilities in living independently on the Central Coast.
RYSS maintains a close-knit, focused, professional, and supportive team of Case Managers, Youth Workers, Facilitators, and Specialist Intervention staff, to foster and further develop social, financial, and education networks with young people, to build capacity, engage the support of referral services and specialised skills programs and facilities in order to best meet the individual needs and personal goals of young people across The Coast.
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📌 Operations Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Regional Youth Support Services
📍 New South Wales