$129,000 p/a + superannuation + salary sacrifice

Full time position

 

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people? Anglicare Central Queensland are seeking a visionary Residential and Specialised Support Manager to lead, grow, and shape our vital support programs across the region.

In this pivotal leadership position, you’ll oversee our Residential Care and Specialised Support programs, ensuring young people receive high-quality, trauma-informed care that promotes their physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing. This role can be based in either Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald.

What will a typical day look like?

• Lead and expand services across Central Queensland.
• Ensure excellence in service delivery, HR, finance, contracts and accreditation.
• Foster strong partnerships with the Department and care providers.
• Promote a culture of learning, safety, and continuous improvement
• Prepare funding submissions and drive operational planning.

Mandatory Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in social or behavioural sciences, social work or psychology (or related discipline).
• A minimum 5 years relevant experience at a managerial level.

Who we are:

For almost 40 years, our truly local team of professionals have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs to support them in living their best life. AnglicareCQ is a not-for-profit, purpose-driven organisation – and we give effect to that purpose through our staff. We endeavour to make the most ordinary things extraordinary – simply by doing them with the right people.

AnglicareCQ offers a diverse scope of interdependent and inter-related career paths which enables staff mobility and growth. Careers with AnglicareCQ are from a wide range of disciplines including leadership, community services, child protection, housing, and support services. We serve communities in and around Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Biloela, Moura, Blackwater, Emerald, Barcaldine, and Longreach.

What you will bring to the role:

• A passion and genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of Central Queenslanders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to identify and embed solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance framework where you are accountable for KPIs on program delivery and outcomes, within a face-paced solutions focussed environment.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A strong communicator, able to quickly build rapport and influence across a diverse range of people.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Blue Card (working with children check positive notice or exemption)
• Ability to obtain a Yellow Card (disability services positive notice or exemption notice) 

What are the benefits of working for AnglicareCQ? 

We have a common purpose throughout our organisation to serve the people of Central Queensland, to help them live their best life. AnglicareCQ offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment and be part of a holistic team that supports people in our local communities.  

• We offer attractive salary sacrifice to all full-time employees.
• We offer the opportunity to work within an organisation committed to social change.
• Full time employees have the opportunity to accrue/utilise TOIL in line with office hours to increase flexibility.
• We have a supportive and pragmatic management team.
• Professional development and study are encouraged and supported.
• We offer a professional work environment filled with passionate, diverse and driven people.
• We provide access to health and wellness programs for all staff.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re driven by purpose and want your work to change lives, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and covering letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications should be submitted by 8am, Thursday 25 June 2026. 

 

Have questions? Reach out to our Recruitment and Onboarding Officer - Mikiellie Newman:  

rec••••••••@anglicarecq.org.au 

(07) •••• •393