Safe Young Mums and Bubs Manager

Our vision is New Futures for Young People. We support young people and their children who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment. Find out more at Brisbane Youth Service.  

Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organization where you can support young people in our community? Use your leadership expertise to help navigate DFV and build understanding of respectful relationships in a 24/7 supported residential setting. 

This role manages the BYS Safe Young Mums and Bubs 24/7 Supported Accommodation program. Service delivery involves centre based, mobile outreach support and groupwork. The Safe Young Mums and Bubs program will aim to reduce child safety statutory interventions for the children of young mums at risk of homelessness and/or domestic and family violence (DFV).

It is a genuine requirement of this position to be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991.

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or comparable qualification OR substantial demonstrated experience in a related field.
• Can demonstrate experience supporting young parents experiencing homelessness, domestic and family violence, and Child Safety involvement, helping families navigate complex systems and strengthen outcomes.
• Have proven expertise working with young families, applying therapeutic and strengths-based approaches to support complex needs, reduce risk, and improve outcomes for parents and children.
• Have highly developed communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, influence outcomes, and prepare clear, professional case documentation.
• Can demonstrate organisational and leadership capability, and are able to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, work independently, and positively contribute to team and organisational success.
• Have proven ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborative networks across government, research and community sectors to strengthen evidence-based practice and service delivery outcomes.

Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases – Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough].

If you would like to view the full position description of this role, please reach out to hr@brisyouth.org.

Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).  

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you! 

If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further or would like to view the full position description, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2400 or via hr@brisyouth.org. 

Applications for this position close at 8:30am on Monday 26 October 2026. We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.