Our Organisation

NAPCAN has a proud history of achievement.  Co-founded in 1987 by Rosemary Sinclair AO and Christine Stewart, NAPCAN has made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of Australia's children.    

Today NAPCAN has a modern corporate structure as a single national company limited by guarantee.

NAPCAN is governed by a voluntary Board.  The Board operates with the support of its advisory committees, NAPCAN Councils in each state and territory and an extensive network of professionals, practitioners and concerned individuals who all donate their time and expertise to support NAPCAN's mission.

Led by the CEO, a small team of professional advocacy, policy and program staff are employed across the country.  This dedicated team brings a broad range of expertise and experience to the design and implementation of NAPCAN's strategies for change.

As a charity NAPCAN has both DGR (deductible gift recipient) and PBI (public benevolent institution) status with the Australian Tax Office.

NAPCAN Employment Opportunities

Program Manager - NAPCAN

  • Full time
  • Based in the Logan / Beenleigh area
  • Working towards preventing child abuse and neglect

We are seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to be responsible for developing, implementing and successfully completing the Play a Part Project, Phase 2 in Queensland that will assist NAPCAN in achieving our aim.

As part of this exciting project, you will manage a small team of Project Facilitators working with Play a Part and work in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that the outcomes and lessons learned from this project are clearly identified.

To be successful in this role, will require the following:

  • Demonstrated high level engagement skills, including the ability to liaise across local and state government and non-government sectors; network with the corporate sector, and directly engage community members.
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in all aspects of project management.
  • Experience in the child and family welfare sector, including demonstrated knowledge of causes and effects of child abuse and neglect and approaches to intervention (e.g.: strength-based, capacity building, empowerment and community engagement).
  • Experience in undertaking or facilitating engagement with Indigenous communities and knowledge of historical factors contributing to concentrated disadvantage and poorer life outcomes in Aboriginal communities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing small teams in a practice context.
  • Relevant degree, graduate or equivalent experience in community development and/or community capacity building.

This is a challenging and rewarding role which will be perfectly suited to a self motivated individual with a proven track record.

A competitive salary package, including salary packaging, is offered dependent on skills and qualifications.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and hold a current Blue Card from the Commission for Children Young People and Child Guardian.

To apply, please send your resume attached with a cover letter outlining how your experience matches the skills outlined above to Catherine Baker at qld@napcan.org.au

For further information please contact Catherine Baker, Queensland State Manager on 07 3846 1888.

Closing date:  Tuesday 20 July 2010

NAPCAN is an EEO employer and is committed to principles of cultural diversity.

Annual report

If you are interested in viewing a copy of our 2008/2009 annual report, please download a copy below. 

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