We're excited to welcome a
Program Manager (Out of Home Care Services)
to lead our
SafeKIDS portfolio
. In this leadership role, you'll provide operational, workforce and practice leadership across residential out-of-home care services, ensuring children and young people receive safe, culturally responsive and trauma-informed care. Working closely with leaders, communities and key stakeholders, you'll drive service excellence, strengthen organisational capability and support meaningful outcomes for children, families and communities.
Level 8 SCHCADS Award.
Salary range: $135,343 - $140,675 + Superannuation.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly, including to remote communities in Far North Queensland.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a diverse portfolio of out-of-home care services
by driving operational performance, service quality and culturally responsive, child-centred practice.
Develop and support leaders
through coaching, supervision and workforce planning that builds capability, accountability and service excellence.
Strengthen governance and organisational performance
through oversight of quality, risk, compliance, financial management and continuous improvement.
Build trusted partnerships
with communities, government and sector stakeholders to enhance outcomes for children, young people and families.
Please read the full position description for more information.
About You
Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (human services, social work, psychology, allied health or a related discipline) with professional registration (if required), and a membership in a professional association (desirable).
Substantial leadership and management experience in therapeutic residential care, out-of-home care, child protection or a closely related human services environment.




Demonstrated experience leading managers and multidisciplinary or geographically dispersed teams in complex, highly regulated services.
Eligibility to work in Australia (proof of eligibility required), including holding or obtaining required checks (Working with Children Check or professional exemption).
Willingness to undergo and pass a Suitability Check before engagement in the provision of care services by licensed out-of-home care service providers under the Child Protection Act **** and Child Protection Regulation ****.
About Act for Kids
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-based support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we are united by a single purpose to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives and thrive.
You will have access to
Salary packaging
up to $15,900 tax free + an additional $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
Extra leave
, including wellbeing days, study, exam, and pet leave.
Fitness Passport
including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.
Access to our
Employee Assistance Program
including 24/7 counselling and wellbeing portals.
Ongoing
professional development
through our annual PD fund and structured support.
Flexible work arrangements and a team that truly values what you bring.
Make a difference every day in a values-led organisation. We're more than just a workplace—we're a community built on shared values: Qualified, Ethical, Team, Caring, Courageous, and Collaborative. We're proud to be recognised for our commitment to inclusion as Inclusive Employer ******* and ******* by the Diversity Council Australia.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds and identities.
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📌 Safekids Program Manager – Cairns (Queensland)
🏢 Act for Kids
📍 Queensland