Manager - Youth Programs

Are you excited by client centred programs for young people that make a real difference?

Do you have the skills and experience to lead and coach a team of professionals while also modelling best practice?

Great at establishing and maintaining relationships at all levels?

Do you love to solve problems and get involved in decision-making?

Are you just as good at managing budgets as managing people?

Does this sound like you? If you’re considering taking the next step along your career path within the Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s Youth team; we’ll give you every opportunity to progressively develop your leadership, management and administrative expertise within the role, while ensuring you still receive the support you need.

The Manager, Youth Programs is responsible for leading a team of client-focused professionals in the delivery of a portfolio of programs to meet the needs, goals and aspirations of teenagers and young adults with a disability. You will contribute to and support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our flagship products services in the Sydney region and growth areas; facilitate and support your team through change; actively assist your team with service development activities; and support your team members to develop their own solutions to issues that arise. Additional management and administrative tasks will include appraising performance, statistical analysis, report-writing and budget preparation.

This role is a fulltime permanent position. The role is located in Allambie Heights and you will be required to travel within the Sydney Metropolitan area. 

Our youth services are based around a client-centred coaching philosophy, which emphasises a collaborative approach, working towards achieving the goals identified by young people with a disabilitie and their own support network. The successful candidate will possess strong professional and ethical values that align with this philosophy.

Who are we?

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) we pride ourselves on our high-quality family-centred therapies, life skills programs, equipment and support for people living with cerebral palsy and their families. Our priority is to support people living with cerebral palsy to lead an independent and inclusive life.

Our employees continually rate us as one of the best employers in Australia. They recognise and appreciate that our organisation is driven by its values – integrity, passion, excellence, courage and respect.

What do we offer?

• a competitive salary and benefits package (including generous salary packaging options)
• every opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to benefit your team
• the chance to progress your career
• ongoing professional development
• every opportunity to contribute your ideas for improving quality and service delivery, and to get involved in decision-making
• interesting and rewarding work.

What will you bring to the role? 

• advanced skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, administration, decision-making
• a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (or willingness to obtain), or equivalent experience or qualification.
• minimum 2 years experience working with youth
• intermediate to advanced computer skills
• a good understanding of the rights of people with a disability
• a commitment to making a difference in individuals’ lives
• current driver’s licence
• the ability to travel within the Sydney Metropolitan area as required.
• Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain upon joining

How to apply

As part of the application process, you will need to respond to the full selection criteria and upload your resume. Apply now to complete your application.

Note: this role is a level 9 within the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Management role family.