Manager, Evidence Based Program Development & Implementation CYF. Permanent Full Time Flexible Location
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Job Summary
Manager Evidence-Based Program Development & Implementation Child Youth & Family Youth Justice Programs
About the Organisation
At Life Without Barriers were driven by the belief that everyone deserves safety connection and opportunity.
Whether its through Out of Home Care early intervention or tailored family services we walk alongside children young people families and carers to help create brighter futures.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
About the Role
This national leadership role is responsible for the growth development and implementation of key evidence-based programs across Australia and New Zealand.
You will lead a specialist team and work with internal and external partners to ensure high-quality faithful delivery of programs including:
- Multisystemic Therapy (MST): an intensive family- and community-based program supporting young people engaging in significant at-risk behaviour to remain safely at home and reduce involvement in justice and child protection systems.
- Youth Advocate Program (YAP): a strengths-based community-focused program delivered through Advocates (mentors) who provide intensive individualised support to young people who are transitioning out of the youth justice system or out of-home care.
This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely combined with regular travel across Australia and New Zealand to support program implementation partnerships and training. This is a national position and can be based in anywhere in Australia.
Please note: Specific training and support in developing MST and YAP programs will be provided by the program developers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the MST Network Partnership of external stakeholders MST consultants and providers in Australia and New Zealand.
- Lead national growth and expansion of MST and YAP across Australasia
- Ensure program fidelity quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Drive innovation implementation and evaluation of other evidence-based programs and practice including youth justice
- Provide expert guidance on complex clinical and program matters
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government funders and sector partners
About You
- Qualifications in psychology social work or a related field
- Experience implementing evidence-based programs with fidelity requirements
- Strong leadership stakeholder engagement and project management skills
- Knowledge of youth justice and child protection systems
- Experience in program design evaluation and continuous improvement
Why Join Us
- Lead nationally significant evidence-based programs
- Influence system-level change and improve outcomes
- Work in a flexible hybrid environment with national and international exposure
- Be part of a values-led inclusive organisation
- NFP salary packaging options travel club memberships & discounted health insurance
- Monthly RDO
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts.
For any enquiries please contact (please note: we do not accept emailed applications please follow the prompts to apply)
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close Thursday 9th April 2026.
If you would like to learn more about Life Without Barriers please visit our website About us Life Without Barriers
Required Experience:
Manager
