Program Manager - Youth Justice

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About Centrecare

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services; in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

About the Role

The Program Manager position provides an exciting opportunity to coordinate, manage and oversee the operational day to day running of a suite of services from our Gosnells branch.  This full time role is accountable for the overall performance, reputation, and development of Centrecare's activities and workforce for the office.

Based at our Gosnells branch, this position is part of our Senior Management Team, reporting to the Executive Manager.  It is one of two Program Manager roles at the branch, providing management and guidance to a diverse team of staff working across youth justice services supporting families, children, young people.

A few specifics:

• A role model for both staff and clients in alignment and compliance with Centrecare’s policies, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure all staff are operating within Centrecare’s Therapeutic Framework.
• Provide management supervision and support to staff, including performance reviews.
• Conduct regular audits of service standards and ensure the integrity of systems, processes, and procedures across operations.
• Ensure integration of services and resources.
• Provide regular updates and reports to Executive Manager on service delivery, outcomes and where necessary early warning of any potential issues.
• Contribute to the Agency leadership and management team as requested.

What we are looking for

We are interested in a strong leader and communicator with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Management on long term goals. Someone that can support, mentor, and provide staff with a solution focused approach.

To be successful, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling, Community Development and/or related disciplines.
• A commitment to lead within Centrecare’s Purpose, Values, Therapeutic Framework and develop the agency ethos.
• The ability to demonstrate senior management experience in providing oversight of culturally appropriate, strength-based approaches to clinical services for children, young people and families.
• The ability to lead a team of professionals with innovative and flexible techniques to work collaboratively and motivate staff as well as manage conflict and work well under pressure.
• The ability to analyse and present program data as well as write tenders and reports.
• Proven Senior Management experience in the Community Services sector, including Government and not-for-profit organisations.
• Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of counselling approaches and theoretical frameworks applicable to office based and outreach service delivery.
• To have (or be able to obtain) a current National Police Clearance valid within one year, a positive Department of Justice screening check, a WA Working with Children Check and a WA Drivers Licence.

What’s on offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Extra 5 days leave per year.
• Access to professional development training.
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Insurance cover to and from work.

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal – click Apply and you will be direct to our portal.  To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if selection criteria is submitted (as a separate document). 

Position Closes:  15 September 2026

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries please contact Leanne Strommen, General Manager Community Services or Michelle Angell, Human Resources Lead on (08) 9325 66***for a confidential discussion.  

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe:Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.