Careers

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!

                    Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

                    Location: Coffs Harbour or Ballina with flexible hybrid working arrangements

About the role 

As the Regional Director for Child Youth and Family in our Northern NSW region, reporting to the Executive Director NSW, you will lead and manage the activities of CYF multi-disciplinary teams to ensure they are meeting the safety, well-being and permanency goals of children and young people.

You will drive the growth and sustainability of services across the region by strengthening geographical presence, building strategic community and government partnerships, and leading programs including Intensive Therapeutic Care, Family Based Care, Therapeutic Supported Independent Living, Mockingbird Family™ and Families Together Program. The role focuses on developing carers and staff, providing stable leadership, working collaboratively with other Regional Directors, and strategically positioning services for re-commissioning. Travel will be required across Ballina, Tamworth, Taree and Coffs Harbour.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams to achieve the business plan outcomes and other organisational programs and initiatives, whilst demonstrating LWB’s values.

• Model and lead the required work environment, culture, systems and processes necessary to embed standards, behaviours and practices consistent with the values, work health and safety, policy & legislative requirements and pillars of practice.

• Model and implement a culture of continuous improvement throughout the program and service areas, focusing on systems and process that will improve client outcomes

• Manage the delivery of services through Client Services teams to ensure each regional area complies with corporate policies & processes, the Strategic Plan, business plan and the relevant statutory regulations, funding agreements and accreditation standards

• Lead and champion effective implementation of LWB endorsed evidence informed practice models, including CARE and TCI, and intervention
• Work within a partnership model to ensure quality service delivery, clinical governance, financial sustainability and responsive human resource development and management

Role Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in field such as Health Services, Social Work or related discipline.
• Drivers Licence
• Significant experience in managing programs and multi-disciplinary teams in the areas of child protection and/or out of home care.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to build a shared understanding of, and commitment to the organisation’s Purpose and Values
• Working knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory environment for areas of business responsibility.
• Demonstrated understanding of budgets and acquittals and expertise in financial management.

Benefits: 

• Up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging
• Monthly RDO with a competitive salary
• Motor Vehicle allowance
• Discounted private health insurance
• Access to discounts on retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check.

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Emma Kennedy via emma.kennedy2@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight, Sunday 15^th February 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.