Director Youth and Young Adult Wellbeing
$160Kâ$180K + super | Leadership | PurposeâDriven Organisation
Are you a valuesâled leader who wants to shape the future of youth wellbeing services across the region? We’re seeking a Director, Youth & Young Adult Wellbeing to lead a diverse portfolio that includes youth mental health, alcohol and other drug programs, homelessness services, and community programs.
This is a strategic, peopleâcentric leadership role for someone who thrives on partnership building, system thinking, and genuine community impact.
Reporting to the Executive Director and leading three Community Services Managers, you’ll guide service excellence, champion compliance and safeguarding, and nurture a culture where staff feel valued and connected to the mission. With new contracts and organisational change underway, this role calls for adaptability, creativity, and a steady hand.
Why work for us?
Our people are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of our team, you have access to the following great benefits:
- Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight. (cap limit of $15,900 each FBT year).
- Meal entertainment/venue hire benefit, package up to a cap limit of $2,650 each FBT year.
- Career and development opportunities
- Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
- Give back to the community and the people we support.
- Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+gyms)
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid working is supported, with expectations to:
- Work from home as approved
- Attend monthly inâperson leadership gatherings
- Travel to connect with frontline services and communities
- Visibility and connection matter in this role.
- Senior leadership experience in youth wellbeing, community services, or a related social impact field
- Demonstrated capability in change management, adaptability, and strategic thinking
- A humble, missionâdriven leadership styleâno ego, just purpose
- Strength in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and community-facing work
- Experience managing compliance, safeguarding, and reporting obligations
- Ability to lead with compassion while driving accountability and performance
- Strong communication, influence, and advocacy skills
About you?
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, at a Bachelor level or equivalent
- Leadership skills in strategy, relationship development, communication, finance, human resource development and customer service
- Significant operational leadership experience in a similar role within a relevant Community Services Sector (10+ years)
- Postgraduate qualifications in Health or Business Administration, Public Policy or other relevant area is highly regarded
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team atâ¯careers@newcastleanglican.org.au⯠â¯
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Samaritans is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
