Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
Take your social work, counselling or psychology career to the next level in this newly created state leadership role.
Key Information: Lead an inspiring, purposeful and transformative team providing statewide clinical and operational oversight. Based in Perth $135k + super and benefits Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples and sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages. We welcome all people including those from diverse backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.
About us Canteen is dedicated to supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, our mission is to provide essential programs, services, and resources that positively impact the lives of 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, dealing with a close family member's cancer, or grieving the loss of a loved one. We believe in the transformative power of our team, and together, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Canteen's success is built on the capability and motivation of its people. We are now seeking a State Manager, WA to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Services, you will work closely with the services leadership team to ensure that service provision is informed by principles of best practice and meets the needs of service users.
About the Role The role involves setting and implementing strategic visions aligned with national goals, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration. Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing clinical and program delivery. Driving engagement initiatives. Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring services are consistently delivered to a high standard. This is a high-impact role for a qualified people, programs and operational leader with a natural ability to connect and support.
About You Tertiary qualification in allied health (psychology, social work, counselling or OT) and 10 years' sector experience. Eligibility/registration for the appropriate governing association is essential. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary psychosocial teams with demonstrated ability to develop an effective team culture and high performance. High level experience and knowledge of best practice in providing clinical services and programs to vulnerable young people and families. Strong communication and networking skills, ability to build rapport and respect for individual differences. Advanced computer skills, especially MS Office. Working with Children Check, current Australian drivers' license and Covid-19 vaccination. *Due to the nature of Canteen's work, you will be required to occasionally work weekends and evenings. Advance notice will be given when this is the case, and Canteen does have a Time off in Lieu policy for taking leave as agreed with the supervising manager.
If you're passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. Applications close on Friday 20th September 2024. Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience. For any further information, please contact
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:
Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual's state jurisdiction. Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen's stakeholders. Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed. Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application. Due to the nature of the role, proof of vaccination against COVID-19 must be presented. #J-18808-Ljbffr
