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Director Community Services

SeniorFull-timeHybridParramatta NSW 2150, AustraliaPosted 5 days agoVerified 2 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Director Community Services job is about providing executive leadership across statutory child protection and out-of-home care services. This role is crucial for driving positive change and improving the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and families in New South Wales. The team values collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to making a real difference in the community.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading and managing services

Lead and manage statutory child protection, Out-of-Home Care and early intervention services.
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Driving practice excellence

Drive practice excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
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Building partnerships

Build productive partnerships across government, NGOs and communities.

Key criteria

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Extensive senior leadership experience

Proven experience in child protection or human services leadership.

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Governance and risk management skills

Demonstrated capability in governance and risk oversight.

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Driving reform and innovation

Proven success in leading reform and performance improvement initiatives.

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5 criteria for this job
Extensive senior leadership experience
Proven experience in child protection or human services leadership.

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Governance and risk management skills
Demonstrated capability in governance and risk oversight.

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Driving reform and innovation
Proven success in leading reform and performance improvement initiatives.

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Stakeholder engagement expertise
Strong skills in building relationships across diverse sectors.

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Relevant tertiary qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in social policy or related fields required.

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