Program Manager - Spring Hill, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Spring Hill, Australia

2 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Number of Positions Available:
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Australia's Homelessness Stream provides high quality, person centred services to people at risk, and or experiencing homelessness.

We support adults and families, including accompanying children with accommodation, case management, outreach support, financial assistance, connection and referral to other specialist services.

About the role

We are seeking a values-driven Program Manager who will strategically develop, manage and lead person-centred service delivery, operations, and staff of the QLD Homelessness First Response Program.

The role oversees the provision of phone based and face to face brief intervention, case management and mobile support to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

To actively contribute to The Salvation Army's Vision, Mission and reflect the Values of the organisation in all aspects of the role.

You will successfully

Ensure services are inclusive, accessible and responsive for our diverse clients
Delivery of state agendas and operational/local plans aligned to national agendas
Oversight of practice and service delivery
Line management & supervision of Team Leaders
Ensure recruitment of quality & qualified workers
Lead and drive local and growth strategy in consultation with Regional Manager
Ensure voice of participant is heard in planning, service design and continuous quality improvement activities

You will have

Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
Relevant experience in a social service environment including in leading and supervising staff
Relevant state Working with Children Check is required

This role within the First Response Team is a full-time, permanent position located in Brisbane, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Level 7 Award.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
Flexible working conditions
Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
Paid parental leave 12 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes

Employee Assistance Program

Independent confidential counselling service;
Opportunity for career development;
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_