We are an incorporated, not-for-profit, non-government community organisation that receives funding from the Department of Justice & Attorney-General to provide crisis, short term, supported accommodation for women and children escaping Domestic and Family violence in Logan, Queensland.

The organisation works from a framework that incorporates Feminist and Social Justice Principles providing high quality services which are culturally inclusive, non-judgemental, respectful, client focused, and strength based.

Our mission is to support women and children escaping Domestic and Family Violence, to experience a safe and secure environment, and to feel validated and empowered in making informed choices for their future direction.

The Role

The Manager will lead a team of experienced workers to deliver Domestic and Family Violence support and accommodation to women and children.

The Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of all aspects of the organisation, including but not limited to;

• Reporting to the funding body and Management Committee
• Developing and reviewing Policies and Procedures
• Complying with the HSQF, Audit preparation and participation
• Financial Management of organisation
• Ensuring Service delivery meets best practice.
• Housing Management
• Staff support and development, including Performance Appraisals
• Arranging and participating in external professional supervision
• Assisting staff with service delivery when necessary
• Representing the service at Industry events
• Some on-call requirements

The Manager will report to our Management Committee of Community Members who have significant expertise in a range of areas.

Full-time position – 5 days per week. Working hours: 9am to 5pm

SCHADS Level 4.3 + Salary Packaging

Essential Requirements of the position

• Qualifications in Social Work, Human Services or related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in Management of NGO’s.
• Experience in working in the Domestic and Family Violence field.

• Current Working with Children Blue Card
• Current Driving license

The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to a feminist analysis of domestic violence, social justice values, beliefs and attitudes and be passionate about assisting women and children to live free from abuse

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTIQ.

Please Note: “It is a genuine requirement of this position, that it be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25,104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991”.

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If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Tracey by email to [email protected] using the subject line: Domestic & Family Violence - Service Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A detailed position description is attached.