Abrs are looking for an experienced leader to join our client on an interim, casual assignment with the potential to be considered for a permanent position
!
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Interim Manager, Children & Families Programs to provide leadership across two established early intervention and family-focused service streams for an initial ***** week engagement, commencing as soon as possible.
This is an opportunity for an experienced leader who can hit the ground running, provide stability and direction across two different team environments, and support the continued delivery of high-quality outcomes for children and families.
You will oversee a mixed portfolio, including an experienced team of early intervention practitioners, alongside a recently established team working within a family-focused service. You will be well supported by your direct manager, peers and a strong back-office team, including administration support.
For the right person, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent position.
Key details
Position:
Interim Manager, Children & Families Programs
Location:
Upper North Shore
Engagement:
Casual, approximately 12 weeks
Start:
ASAP
Hourly rate:
$***** per hour + super + salary packaging
Travel:
Some travel may be required across the Northern Sydney, Northern Beaches and Hills District areas, with travel expenses reimbursed
Potential:
Opportunity to apply for a permanent position
Support:
Strong support from your direct manager, leadership peers and back-office administration
About the role
Providing day-to-day leadership,



guidance and oversight to multidisciplinary children and family services teams
Supporting practitioners to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed and family-centred services
Coaching, mentoring and developing team members to build capability and confidence
Ensuring programs are delivered in line with organisational policies, relevant legislation, contractual requirements and best practice
Monitoring program performance, KPIs, outcomes and service delivery against agreed targets
Supporting teams to work effectively with children, young people and their families using a whole-of-family approach
Monitoring and contributing to program logic, outcomes measurement and reporting
Identifying and addressing operational risks, service delivery issues and emerging practice needs
Supporting effective stakeholder relationships and collaborative practice across internal and external services
Providing regular reporting and updates to the Executive Manager
About you
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline
Demonstrated formal leadership and people management experience within a relevant children, families, community services or early intervention program
Experience leading practitioners delivering services to children and whole families




Robust understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding and mandatory reporting
Experience managing program KPIs, performance measures and service outcomes
Understanding of program logic, outcomes measurement and reporting requirements
Strong operational and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
The ability to build trust quickly and establish credibility with an experienced team
A collaborative and strengths-based leadership approach
The confidence to work autonomously and make sound decisions in an interim leadership capacity
A current NSW Working with Children Check, Full Drivers License and ability to commence ASAP
abrs is Australia's only charity-owned,
not-for-profit recruitment agency, with 100% of our net revenue returned to fund programs that support children, youth, and families. When you work with abrs, you're engaging in an ethical recruitment process that directly funds vital programs in the community.Our Commitment to Reconciliation abrs acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land. We are committed to working respectfully and in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, guided by the principles of self-determination. We support the rights of children to remain connected to family, culture, and Country. Connect on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all our vacancieshttps://au.linkedin.com/company/abrs---australian-barnardos-recruitment-service
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Interim Manager - Children & Families (Sydney)
🏢 abrs
📍 Sydney