Overview
Social Worker - Manager
Location: Rockhampton or Gladstone (multiple sites)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $120K-$130K plus potential relocation allowance
The Role
This is a fantastic chance for a passionate and experienced leader to step into a strategic role focused on service delivery, team leadership, and program growth.
- Lead and manage residential care, extended care, and specialised youth support services across the region
- Oversee contract and performance management, licensing, and compliance across all services
- Drive continuous improvement, team culture, and service outcomes aligned with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including the Department and care providers
- Ensure trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and child-centred care models are delivered effectively
- Develop new partnerships, respond to funding opportunities, and contribute to program growth
- Supervise and support a team of Coordinators, House Managers, and Practice Leads
You'll work closely with the executive leadership team and be a key part of organisational planning and strategy.
What We're Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field
- A minimum of 2-5 years' experience at a managerial level in community or youth services
- Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, policies, and compliance frameworks
- Proven leadership experience
- High-level communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and performance management
- A strategic, collaborative, and values-driven leadership style
Essential requirements include:
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children) or eligible to obtain
- Current Yellow Card (NDIS Worker Screening) or eligible to obtain
- Open QLD Driver's Licence
- Willingness to travel regionally as required
- Eligibility to work in Australia
What's On Offer
In return, our client offers:
- A competitive salary aligned to SCHADS Level 8 + super
- Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay
- Ongoing professional development and leadership support
- A meaningful opportunity to make a real difference
- A dynamic and supportive organisational culture
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Millie Dutton, Recruitment Resourcer at Zenith Search on or email your updated resume to. Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we'll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role.
Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.
About Zenith Search
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To learn more, visit www.zenithsearch.com.
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📌 Manager - Social Worker
🏢 Zenith Search
📍 Rockhampton Regional