Manager, Therapeutic Children & Families (Broadmeadows)

**Lead services for children & families across Hume, Merri-bek & Western Melb.**:

- **Join a bold and values-led organisation with a new strategy and structure.**:

- **Make a meaningful difference through operational and practice leadership.**

**Your new role**: Take on a leadership role with community impact as the Manager, Therapeutic Children and Families. Based in Broadmeadows and supporting team across Hume-Merribek and Western Melbourne, you'll oversee the Children and Family Services, Family Preservation & Reunification, Foster Care and Kinship Care portfolios.

Working closely with our senior manager and practice partners, you’ll champion high-quality, trauma-informed service delivery, strengthen culture, and drive operational excellence that is aligned with Uniting’s 2030 Strategy: Strengthening the Foundations for Living.

You’ll also lead innovation, continuous improvement and help embed our therapeutic model of care, ensuring families are empowered, supported and connected in the ways that matter most.

**Benefits of working at Uniting**:

- Be part of a leadership team shaping the future of community services
- A senior operational leadership role with strong practice collaboration
- SCHADS Level 8, plus superannuation, salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading
- Hybrid work options and flexibility, with a base at our Broadmeadows office
- Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
- Strong internal support and opportunities for career development

**Your skills and experience**: You’re an experienced people leader or practice-informed professional, ready to step into a senior operational role.

You will also bring with you:

- Significant experience overseeing diverse community service portfolios, including child and family services.
- Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams focusing on safety, accountability and growth.
- Experience participating in community forums, influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders and the ability to progress complex situations and achieve impact for the community.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, community services or a related field and a current driver’s license.

View the position description here.

**How to apply**: For any questions, reach out to **Amanda Exley** on 0421 694 040 during business hours for a chat.

**About Uniting**: At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qufik