Manager – Families, Children, Youth & Communities (FCYC)

Belong Blue Mountains is a community-based organisation committed to strengthening wellbeing, connection and resilience across the Blue Mountains. Through a diverse range of community, disability and support services, we help people of all ages access the services, opportunities and connections they need to thrive.

We are seeking a part-time experienced and community-focused Manager (3 Days / 24 hours per week),  to lead our Families, Children, Youth and Communities services and ensure programs are responsive, sustainable and delivered to a high standard.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager and as a  member of the Leadership Team, you will provide operational leadership across children and family support services, neighbourhood centres and community hubs, youth services, children’s services and NDIS Plan Management.

You will lead funded programs, support staff teams, manage contracts and reporting, strengthen community partnerships and use local research and engagement to guide service development.

This is a practical leadership role that also involves direct, face-to-face program and service delivery when required. It will suit someone who can balance people leadership, community engagement and operational accountability.

The role works across Belong Blue Mountains locations and requires travel between centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of FCYC programs and services
• Monitor service performance, outcomes and targets and respond to emerging community needs
• Ensure programs meet funding agreements, budgets, policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage relationships with funding bodies and coordinate accurate contract, financial and program reporting
• Identify funding opportunities and lead or contribute to grants, submissions and partnership proposals
• Provide supportive leadership, supervision, coaching and capability development to FCYC employees
• Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, performance development and employee wellbeing
• Undertake community consultation and research to identify local needs, aspirations and service opportunities
• Develop programs that strengthen participation, connection and resilience across the Blue Mountains
• Build effective relationships with community organisations, service providers, funders and local networks
• Contribute to organisational planning, operational decisions, risk management and Board reporting
• Promote safe work practices and ensure incidents, hazards and risks are reported and managed appropriately

About You

You are an experienced community-services leader who combines sound operational judgement with a genuine commitment to inclusive, person-centred services. You communicate clearly, build trusted relationships and can translate organisational priorities and community needs into well-managed programs.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in community development, management, community services, social science or a related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Previous management experience in community services or a related service-delivery environment
• Experience planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating a diverse range of community programs and services
• Experience managing government-funded programs, contracts, service targets, budgets and reporting obligations
• Strong people-leadership capability, including supervision, coaching, performance development and workforce planning
• Strong operational and strategic planning skills and the ability to translate organisational priorities into effective service delivery
• High-level written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Experience developing relationships with government funders, community organisations, service providers and other partners
• Knowledge of the Blue Mountains community, current services and unmet needs will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the Manager – Families, Children, Youth and Communities position.

Belong Blue Mountains is committed to equal employment opportunity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Applications will be treated confidentially.

Why Join Us

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• A permanent part-time leadership role supporting work-life balance
• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven community organisation
• The opportunity to shape services that make a practical difference for local children, families, young people and communities