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Manager Family, Youth and Children


Company : Davidson


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-07-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Manager Family, Youth and Children role at DavidsonContinue with Google Continue with Google1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Manager Family, Youth and Children role at DavidsonDiverse & High Performing Melbourne CouncilDrive high-quality service delivery across a large portfolioDelivery exceptional outcomes for the CityThe City of Kingston, located approximately 20 km south of Melbourne, is a vibrant municipality that offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. Stretching along the northeastern shores of Port Phillip Bay, Kingston is home to picturesque beaches, world-class golf courses, expansive reserves, and tranquil wetlands-making it a highly desirable place to live, work, and visit.The Council is committed to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and diverse community, with a strong focus on becoming Victoria''s most liveable and sustainable city. Through strategic planning and meaningful community engagement, Kingston continues to enhance its infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and cultural offerings, ensuring a high quality of life for its residents.Reporting to the General Manager Community Strengthening, this position is responsible for delivering high-quality services, policy development, and providing strategic advice to Council in support of children, young people, and families across the City of Kingston. The role leads a high-performing portfolio, driving excellence in service delivery, financial sustainability, and customer experience. The Manager will oversee key service areas including Maternal and Child Health, Youth Services, Children''s Services Partnerships, Family Support Services, and Children''s Centres, while also representing the City at relevant forums and building long term relationships with a range of stakeholders. This pivotal role champions a customer-centric and continuous improvement approach, engaging staff in a shared journey toward service excellence.Success in this role will be underpinned by your demonstrated senior leadership experience in service delivery, ideally within the human services sector, and your ability to lead a diverse workforce. You will bring a strong track record in developing and implementing effective service models, improving utilisation and financial outcomes, and leading cultural and process change. The successful candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to a broad range of audiences in a fast-paced and politically nuanced environment.This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to drive community outcomes and make a significant contribution toward a vision for the City of Kingston.Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.For a copy of the PD, please download (copy & paste): apply, please click apply now and upload your CV. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Vanessa Huxley from Davidson on 0417 708 112.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagementIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Davidson by 2xGet notified about new Residential Supervisor jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Treatment Room Team Leader | Greensborough | Full TimeGreensborough, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 16 hours agoFootscray, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoResidential Care Worker - Day, Afternoon & ActivesDandenong, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoResidential Care Worker - sleepover shiftsDandenong, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoFawkner, Victoria, Australia 2 months agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr