Careers

Manager – Evidence-Based Program Development & Implementation

About the Organisation

At Life Without Barriers, we’re driven by the belief that everyone deserves safety, connection and opportunity. 

Whether it’s 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
• 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 tracy.dallas@lwb.org.au (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 https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ 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