General Manager - Child & Family Services (NSW) | Locum Full-time preferred (0.8 EFT considered) Contract through to January 2027 with potential extension $77-88 per hour Super (locum arrangement paid weekly on the hours worked) Location: Dareton, NSW (remote or hybrid considered for the suitable candidate. EG once a month travel to office) Are you an experienced Child & Family Services leader with extensive NSW Out of Home Care and Family Preservation experience? We are seeking a senior leader to provide operational oversight, practice leadership and workforce capability building across its NSW Child & Family Services programs during a period of significant organisational and sector change. This is a unique opportunity for someone who can step into a well-established service, provide expert guidance, strengthen leadership capability and support service quality and compliance across the Child and Family service division. About the Role Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will provide leadership and oversight across the NSW Child & Family Services programs, supporting a workforce of approximately 19 staff, including two Team Leaders and 17 case workers. The successful candidate will work closely with existing leadership to strengthen accountability, build capability and ensure programs continue to meet legislative, contractual and quality requirements. Key program areas include, Out of Home Care (OOHC), Foster Care, Family Preservation, Aboriginal Child and Family programs (ACAC), Children in Schooling Program, Additional Child & Family Services programs What You'll Be Doing Providing operational leadership across Child & Family Services programs Supporting compliance with stakeholders Strengthening accountability, governance and service quality Building capability across Team Leaders, Managers and Case Workers Coaching and mentoring emerging leaders Providing expert guidance on legislation, compliance and practice standards Supporting the organisation through sector reform and service transitions About You Degree qualified in Social Work, Community Services or a related discipline Extensive experience within the NSW Child & Family Services sector Strong experience across Out of Home Care and Family Preservation programs Demonstrated leadership experience within the industry Strong understanding of NSW legislation, OCG requirements and DCJ contractual obligations Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to provide meaningful leadership during a significant period of growth and change Play a key role in strengthening practice, capability and service quality Lead and mentor a developing leadership team Flexible working arrangements with remote options available Competitive hourly rate and contract flexibility High-impact role supporting vulnerable children, young people and families Opportunity to influence long-term service outcomes and workforce capability About Tradewind Australia Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency recognised for outstanding candidate experience across the Social and Community sectors. We partner with leading organisations across Australia, providing opportunities that align with your skills, values and career goals. What sets us apart: Dedicated consultants specialising in Family Services Access to exclusive locum and permanent opportunities Support throughout the entire recruitment and onboarding process Transparent communication and ongoing career development support How to Apply Click "Apply" to submit your CV. For more information, please contact Danielle on 02 9000 4093 Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification, Working with Children Checks and any additional compliance requirements relevant to the organisation.
