Manager Family and Community Counselling Services (P0016)Posted: 02/01/2025
Closing Date: 01/02/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Counselling, Practitioner, Therapeutic etc., Management
Centacare North Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides counselling, family support, mediation, family dispute resolution, disability services, education and courses, crisis housing and homelessness support, youth services, community engagement and NDIS services.
Centacare services the North Queensland community from offices in Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Mt Isa, Cloncurry and Normanton.
Benefits you will enjoy Great NFP Salary Sacrifice options available to reduce your taxable salary by $15,900 p.a.
with Eziway Salary Packaging5 Weeks Annual Leave + 17.5% leave loadingBirthday Leave + Other Above Award BenefitsExtensive support and investment in your Professional DevelopmentRelocation assistance may be offered by negotiationJob DescriptionJoining a values-driven, supportive and inclusive team, you will:
work collaboratively with management and staff towards best practices with services delivered to ensure consistency of service delivery and contractual obligations set out in the Service Agreementshave responsibility for service direction, development and delivery of the Family and Community Counselling Service (FCCS), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Contracts procurement and managementbuild the organisation's contract and sub-contract profileplay a key role in reporting to the Department of Social Services, the Attorney General's Department and our External contractorsRefer to the Position Description for more details on responsibilities and other important information about the position. Desired Skills and ExperienceYou will possess the following qualifications and skills: Minimum degree level qualification in Social Sciences, Psychology, or Behavioural Sciences or a combination of relevant qualifications and/or experience.Minimum of 5 years' experience in social or community services management and the capacity to act as an accredited Family and Relationship Counsellor under the Family Law Act (1975).Ability to support, guide and manage staff in remote regions, focused upon a collaborative approach to service delivery across the Townsville and Mount Isa regions, and in accordance with Departmental requirements.Demonstrated experience in program and team management including proactive performance management and support approaches.Demonstrated knowledge and experience of governance reporting responsibilities and timeframes.Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Family Law Act and service delivery considerations related to FCCS including Family Violence.Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating program business/operational plans.Ability to implement a values-based approach to team functioning to cultivate a positive team environment across a geographically diverse environment.Current, and ability to retain, both a Working with Children Blue Card check and Disability Services Clearance/Check/Card.PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. If you have not received any contact within 60 days of the commencement of this ad, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.
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W: https://www.centacarenq.org.au/ Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer.
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have appropriate work rights in Australia.
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