General Manager (Not-for-Profit)

A long-established, values-driven children’s residential home is seeking to appoint a General Manager (GM) to provide overall leadership, governance oversight, and strategic direction for the organisation.

A long-established, values-driven children’s residential home is seeking to appoint a General Manager (GM) to provide overall leadership, governance oversight, and strategic direction for the organisation.

This is a senior stewardship role focused on governance, organisational leadership, and sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board to ensure that the Home operates in accordance with its mission, values, statutory obligations, and best-practice standards for child protection and residential care.

This opportunity may particularly appeal to an experienced professional, including retirees or late-career leaders, who feel called to contribute their skills in service of children and the wider community.

This position is offered as a three (3) year contract.

JOB SUMMARY

The GM is responsible for the efficient and effective daily management and operations of a Children’s Home. This includes implementing all policies and programmes related to child development, care, and protection, as well as managing human resources, finance, health and safety, and family and community relations.  Additionally, the General Manager will oversee the overall governance of the Home to ensure that quality assurance and care standards are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and operational leadership in partnership with the Board, ensuring strong governance, accountability, and ethical oversight.
• Uphold and embed a values-based philosophy of care that promotes the safety, dignity, and holistic development of children and young people.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and safeguarding requirements applicable to residential childcare.
• Lead organisational planning, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
• Oversee human resource management, including performance management, staff development, and workplace wellbeing.
• Provide financial oversight, including budgeting, financial reporting, and collaboration with the Board on fundraising and sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Home, fostering positive relationships with donors, community partners, service providers, and other stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Child Development, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• At least five years’ senior supervisory experience within a residential childcare, not-for-profit, or comparable human services environment.
• Experience working in a residential childcare setting would be an asset.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, compassion, and professionalism.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and on-call hours.
• Presence on-site is required for effective leadership and operational oversight.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.