Operations Manager | Foster Care

About the Role

Lead Foster Care operations to deliver safe, therapeutic, person-centred services. Drive strategy, quality, and compliance across programs. Guide leaders to achieve measurable outcomes. Ensure sustainable, high-performance service delivery aligned to the CAFS Strategic Plan.

Benefits

• Salary packaging benefits

• Professional development support

• Supportive leadership culture

• Wellbeing and EAP access

• Impact-driven community role

Duties

• Drive strategic plan delivery across programs

• Lead service teams to achieve measurable outcomes

• Ensure legislative, audit, and contract compliance

• Oversee budgets, KPIs, and financial performance

• Build therapeutic, trauma-informed practice

Skills & Experience

• Degree in social work, psychology, or related field

• Leadership experience in Foster Care or OOHC

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic frameworks

• Budget management and financial oversight skills

• Current driver licence and probity checks

About the Company / Culture

CAFS delivers child and family services that prioritise safety, wellbeing, and lasting outcomes. We value accountability, inclusion, and evidence-based practice. Our leaders champion cultural safety and child-centred care. Join a purpose-led organisation driving meaningful change.

How to Apply Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience in Foster Care leadership. For a confidential discussion, contact the Caro Bryant carolyn.bryant@lifestylesolutions.org.au

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.