Regional Manager - Mid West

Youth Focus is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader, who is passionate about youth mental health. Leading our diverse teams and programs across the Mid-West region (Geraldton and Meekatharra), this position forms part of our Senior Leadership Team.

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• Position | Regional Manager - Mid West
• Employment type | Full-time, permanent position (part-time will be considered for the right applicant)
• Reports to | Chief Operating Officer
• Base | Youth Focus' Geraldton Youth Mental Health Hub

About the Role

The Regional Manager carries overarching responsibility for both the high-quality operational and clinical delivery of services within the Mid-West region. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure sustainable, client focussed quality services are delivered to meet the needs of young people and communities
• Foster and nurture key strategic relationships with mental health services, youth services, and other local agencies
• Lead operations whilst maintaining accreditation, safety and service standards 
• Foster an engaging team culture, aligned with organisational values, ensuring all team members feel supported in carrying out their duties and to develop team capability
• Oversee the team's budget and authorise budgeted expenditure in line with delegated authority
• Analyse and report on program data ensuring relevant funding and accreditation requirements are met
• With support from Human Resources, manage recruitment, development, employee relations and other key people management requirements

To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria. Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day.

What we offer

• Youth Focus is a recognised Inclusive Employer (Diversity Council Australia 2025-2026)
• Generous base salary & salary packaging commensurate to an NFP (up to $18,550 pa)
• Additional annual leave after 3.5 years of service (5 weeks pro rata, instead of 4)
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 13 weeks) and long service leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Other leave offerings, including gifted Christmas leave
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make your mark and impact on youth mental health

Interested?

To apply for this role, click 'apply' and send through:

1. Your current CV
2. A Cover Letter that addresses the selection criteria detailed under "About You" (on next page when you click 'apply')

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Tuesday 15 September 2026

Please note:

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate.
• Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• For further information, feedback or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on 08 •••• •333. 

Youth Focus is committed to ensuring every individual that interacts with us feels safe and is able to bring their whole selves, being welcomed with equity, dignity and respect. In doing so, we understand that we must first include, listen, and reflect in order to build trust, connect, and partner. We celebrate individuality and are guided by the stories and journeys of the communities in which we live and work. Everyone is welcome at Youth Focus.