Operations Manager (Child, Youth & Family). Permanent Full Time - Perth

Return to Life Without Barriers • Perth, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives. Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around! In this role, you will manage a cluster of residential houses across Perth (South of the River) and the Mandurah–Peel region, leading a team of House Managers within our Child, Youth & Family portfolio. You will be responsible for overseeing day to day operations across multiple residential care models, including budgets, workforce management, performance outcomes, contractual compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You will provide strong, proactive leadership, contributing to both your teams and the broader WA CYF leadership group, and drive high-performing services focused on quality care, client outcomes, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree qualification within human services or related discipline.
• Leadership experience in services supporting children and young people, ideally within a residential care setting.
• Sound understanding supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, have complex needs, disabilities and/or display behaviours of concern.
• Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Significant experience in the leadership and management of multiple services within contractual and financial requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and to deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• A Current & Unrestricted driver’s licence
• Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, WA Working with Children Check and WA DCP295 Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cluster of residential houses across Perth (South of the River) and the Mandurah–Peel region
• Lead a team of House Managers within our Child, Youth & Family portfolio
• Oversee day to day operations across multiple residential care models, including budgets, workforce management, performance outcomes, contractual compliance, reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Provide strong, proactive leadership, contributing to both your teams and the broader WA CYF leadership group
• Drive high-performing services focused on quality care, client outcomes, and operational excellence

Benefits

• Competitive salary including annual vehicle allowance and rostered day off
• 24/7 management support with a dedicated National After Hours Service
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager