Program Supervisor - Staying on Track

Program Supervisor – Staying on Track

Location: Toowoomba, Queensland

OzChild is seeking an experienced and passionate Program Supervisor – Staying on Track to lead our program in Toowoomba, delivered in partnership with Goolburri Aboriginal Health.

Staying on Track supports young people transitioning from youth detention back into the community, helping them build positive futures, strengthen family and community connections, and reduce reoffending.

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team and deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed support that creates lasting, positive change for young people.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Services, Queensland, you will oversee program operations, lead and support staff, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure high-quality service delivery and achievement of contractual outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the Staying on Track service model.
• Supervising, coaching and developing Youth Mentors and Family Practitioners.
• Building strong partnerships with Goolburri Aboriginal Health, Youth Justice and government and community organisations.
• Monitoring program outcomes, reporting, risk management and compliance.
• Promoting culturally safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice.
• Driving continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for young people, families and communities.

About you

You are an experienced and values-driven leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people, particularly those involved in the youth justice system.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, youth work, psychology, community services or a related discipline.
• Experience in leadership, program coordination and service delivery within youth justice, child protection or a related sector.
• Strong staff supervision, stakeholder engagement, report-writing and organisational skills.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches and culturally responsive service delivery.
• A current driver's licence, reliable transport and the ability to obtain the required safety clearances.

What OzChild offers

• Full-time, permanent position.
• SCHADS Award Level 7.1 salary of $124,744.88 plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year, plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment/general expenses.
• Additional ex-gratia days at Easter and Christmas.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and families.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description, available on request.

How to apply

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Elizabeth Abdilla, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email eabdlla@ozchild.org.au.

If you are an experienced leader who is passionate about supporting young people to build brighter futures, we encourage you to apply.

OzChild is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. OzChild is an equal opportunity employer.

OzChild is committed to increasing Aboriginal employment and welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We respect Aboriginal cultures, beliefs and values and support career goals that strengthen communities and improve outcomes for children and young people.

OzChild is committed to being a child-safe organisation. We take seriously our responsibility to protect children and young people from harm and require all employees to uphold our child safety standards.

Pre-employment checks: Appointment is subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check and any applicable international police checks, a valid driver's licence and reliable transport. Mandatory training must be completed upon commencement.