This is not your standard leadership role.
Centacare North Queensland is seeking a senior leader to step into a high-impact Remote Operations Manager position, based in Mount Isa.
Overseeing a diverse portfolio of community services across North West Queensland, you will play a critical role in shaping outcomes for families, children and vulnerable communities — while leading teams and driving service delivery across a complex regional footprint.
About the Role
In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of programs, including homelessness services, Communities for Children, HIPPY, youth programs and community services.
You will:
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Lead and support managers and multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites
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Oversee program performance, service delivery and continuous improvement
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Ensure compliance with funding, governance and organisational requirements
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Provide high-level advice to the Executive Director
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Build strong relationships with stakeholders, funders and the community
What We Offer
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Total remuneration package up to $160,000 (including salary packaging)
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Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment allowance
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5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
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1 day birthday leave
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Professional development opportunities
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Wellbeing support including Sonder and Medibank discounts
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Relocation assistance (negotiable)
About You
To be successful, you will have:
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Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology or related field
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Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in community or human services
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Experience managing programs and multidisciplinary teams
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Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Ability to manage complex service delivery and operational requirements
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Current driver licence
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Eligibility to obtain a Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening
About Us
Centacare North Queensland delivers a range of services including counselling, family support, youth programs, homelessness services, disability and community programs across North Queensland.
We are a values-driven organisation committed to enhancing wellbeing and resilience through respect, dignity and service excellence.
To apply, please review the Position Description and submit your application via our website.
Centacare North Queensland is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunities Employer. People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To be considered for a position, applicants must hold a current Queensland Blue Card, hold/be eligible for a Queensland Disability Worker Screening (Yellow Card), and have appropriate work rights in Australia.
