Area Manager - Networks

The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services.  The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The organisation has in excess of  5,500 people in 259 locations delivering a range of complex protection, care, support and regulatory functions.  All of the functions of this State Agency are established in law and are essential public services. 

The Area Manager is a key post within the operational management structure of the Agency, responsible for the overall management and delivery of relevant Tusla Services in the Network Area in line with Tusla Local Integrated Service Delivery Model, to ensure the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Applications are now invited from suitable qualified people who are interested in this role with Tusla.

Applications are invited by CV, together with a personal statement clearly stating suitability for the role as linked to the stated competencies (250 words max in total) to elaine.mcgrane@tusla.ie by 5:00pm Thursday 24th April.

Informal enquiries should be made to the relevant Regional Chief Officer (Appointment in Confidence) via Elaine McGrane, Head of Recruitment and Talent Management, Interim via 087-2260177 or elaine.mcgrane@tusla.ie.

The job specification containing essential criteria for this post is available here: