Manager: Children, Youth and Families

$135,770 p/a + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Full-time - Fixed-term position

 

About the role:

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and families? 

AnglicareCQ is seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager: Children, Youth and Families to lead our growing portfolio with services across the region.  

Your primary focus will be the day-to day leadership and management of headspace Emerald, so a strong understanding of the headspace model and delivery method will be important. You will lead and support the team, develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the local community, collaborate with headspace partners, and oversee the contracts and funding agreements in your portfolio.

Supporting you in your role is a highly skilled Coordinator and multidisciplinary team focused on the delivery of services to children, youth and families.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference while leading high-performing teams and delivering impactful community services. 

What will a typical day look like? 

• Lead the daily operations of headspace Emerald 
• Provide strategic oversight of counselling and youth programs across Central Queensland 
• Manage service delivery, funding contracts, budgets and performance outcomes
• Build and Maintain strong partnerships with government, community and sector stakeholders 
• Lead, mentor and develop disciplinary teams
• Drive service growth, innovation and continuous improvement 
• Ensure compliance, accreditation and quality standards are acheived. 

Who we are:

For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

Mandatory Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in allied health, behavioural/social sciences, mental health nursing (or related discipline)
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a managerial level

Who we are:

Our truly local team of professionals have worked with people in Central Queensland for over 40 years to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) 

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ? 

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.  

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all part-time and full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

How to apply 

If you're driven by purpose and want your work to directly change lives for the better, please submit your resume and covering letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. 

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Monday 23 November 2026. 

 

Have questions? Call or email our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman to learn more:  

recruitment@anglicarecq.org.au 

(07) 4837 5393 

Attachments:
- Information Guide for Applicants.pdf
- PD Manager Children Youth Families.pdf