About us:

At Baptist Care SA, we find ways to make people's lives better.

We work tirelessly to help South Australians achieve their full potential. Baptist Care SA is committed to working with the State’s most disadvantaged, championing local issues and connecting with people to provide transition pathways from adversity to opportunity. 

About the role

As our Tumbelin Manager, you will lead a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Tumbelin programs. Tumbelin Farm is South Australia’s first youth residential nature-based rehabilitation program which has transformed dozens of young lives since opening its doors in 2020. Tumbelin Outreach is an AOD early intervention program working with young people aged 13 – 18 within an adventure therapy framework to overcome their challenges with drug and alcohol use.

In this strategic role, you will have the overall responsibility for the Tumbelin Farm and Outreach programs, ensuring that they achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Your key duties will be to:

• Oversee the effective delivery of the Tumbelin Farm and Tumbelin Outreach programs
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team, including Case Managers, AOD Counsellor, Adventure Therapy Practitioners, Farm Supervisors and House Parents
• Ensure compliance and outcomes across the Financial and Contractual obligations of the Tumbelin programs, including meeting KPIs, delivering programs and services within budget, establishing long term business models and ensuring the Tumbelin Farm micro-enterprises are financially viable
• Champion the implementation of our Tapa marnirni-apinthi Practice Framework, by driving a culture of restorative practice and therapeutic client centred care
• Use Regenerative Agriculture as a therapeutic tool within a journey of recovery

About you:

You will be a passionate and engaging leader, with strong people skills. With high levels of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to work with, and guide, our clients who are in our program, you will be relatable, friendly and welcoming.

You will have extensive experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, as well as the ability to build and develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

You are outcome focused, with a strategic mindset and you are someone who has a deep understanding of the complex needs and behaviours that our clients have, including the comorbid nature of AOD addiction, mental health and trauma.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team, ensuring exceptional outcomes and KPIs are met
• A comprehensive knowledge of adventure based / experiential learning principles and their relationship with healing and overcoming barriers
• The ability to relate well with clients and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and passionate leader. You will see first hand, lives changing as a result of the work that you and your team set out to do.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 7)
• Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay 
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• A commitment to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Employment and other initiatives that are included in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
• Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

Specific Requirements:

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain:

• Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s Licence 
• DHS Child-Related Employment Screening or Working With Children check
• Training: Provide First Aid
• Training: Secure Environments for Children and Young People
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours may be required 
• Use of own vehicle
• To be considered for employment in this role you must have an up-to-date Covid 19 Vaccination status or be able to provide an appropriate medical exemption.

Would you like to learn more?

For more information about this role, please see our website, or reach out to Tobin Hanna at [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Tumbelin Farm AOD Program enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion.

Please note, that we do not accept applications sent directly via email. Screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.

A position description is attached.