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Program Manager & Principal Officer
Albury, NSW · AdministrativeProgram Manager & Principal Officer
We exist to empower our people, strengthening families, building leadership, and improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities.
About the role:
This is an executive leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO. You will oversee statutory compliance under the Children’s Guardian Act, lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen safeguarding systems and drive program innovation across Albury and Deniliquin.
We are seeking a strong, values-driven Programs Manager & Principal Officer.
You will:
What you will bring:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today. Don’t wait.
For a confidential discussion and copy the PD of the role, contact chiquita@sawyersourcing.com.au or phone 0414 713 430
Visit https://woomera.org.au/
- Full time role
- Excellent executive remuneration + Salary packaging tax benefits up to $15,900
- Located in Albury
We exist to empower our people, strengthening families, building leadership, and improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities.
About the role:
This is an executive leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO. You will oversee statutory compliance under the Children’s Guardian Act, lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen safeguarding systems and drive program innovation across Albury and Deniliquin.
We are seeking a strong, values-driven Programs Manager & Principal Officer.
You will:
- Lead our Child Welfare and Permanency Support (OOHC) program, ensuring safe, stable and culturally appropriate outcomes for children and young people
- Champion our Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) and family preservation programs, strengthening families and preventing children from entering care where possible
- Oversee housing and transport services that assist vulnerable families to access safe housing, services and community supports
- Guide the Safe & Strong Program, delivering counselling and practical assistance to victim-survivors of family violence and their children
- Drive quality improvement, compliance and strong governance across all programs
- Inspire a collaborative, future-focused leadership culture across teams and services
What you will bring:
- Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and experience working with Aboriginal communities
- Diploma in Community Services, Leadership & Management (or similar) or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of Principal Officer legislative responsibilities under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act and Children’s Guardian Act
- Strong leadership experience across community service programs
- Experience in child and family services, including early intervention
- Understanding of compliance, governance and safeguarding requirements
- Ability to lead teams, manage risk and drive program quality
- Experience in program development, partnerships and Grant writing
- Commitment to empowering Aboriginal families through culturally safe practice
- Excellent executive remuneration package to attract high calibre applicants
- Up to $30,000 salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
- Use of a company vehicle for work-related travel
- Professional development opportunities, including education, training and leadership growth
- Opportunities to attend industry and stakeholder conferences and connect with others in the sector
- Join a new supportive, forward-thinking executive team helping shape the future of Woomera and the communities we serve
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today. Don’t wait.
For a confidential discussion and copy the PD of the role, contact chiquita@sawyersourcing.com.au or phone 0414 713 430
Visit https://woomera.org.au/