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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved 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.

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.

Our philosophy is that every person deserves dignity, respect and quality of service and that no one should be without a safe, affordable and secure home. Services are free, voluntary, accredited and delivered by professional and committed staff.

Alice Springs Mens Hostel service exists to provide accommodation for homeless men, without discrimination. In the provision of this service we aim to build supportive relationships with our clients in a positive environment in accordance with Christian faith and practice. We aim to empower clients to make lifestyle choices that will enhance their quality of life and assist them to live independently.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a values-driven and proactive Program Manager to supervise and participate in the professional operations and delivery of accommodation and support work services within Alice Springs Men's Hostel. This includes supervision of staff and programs assisting clients who are living at the hostel or who are participating in our transitional programs, community programs and/or engagement with The Salvation Army Mission.

The Service Manager ensures a quality client-centred approach to service delivery to assist clients moving toward independence and building strong connections within the community to enhance lives.

Reporting to the Services Manager and Northern Territory Coordinator this position is located in Alice Springs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
• Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
• Supportive and encouraging organisation

HOURS AND SALARY

This is a full-time position, 38 hours per week fixed term for 12 months.

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, level 7

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Degree level qualifications in a relevant field and
• Extensive relevant experience in a leadership role or equivalent in crisis accommodation.
• Knowledge and experience within the homelessness sector
• Ability and willingness to be on call and work outside normal business hours, as required
• A current NT Drivers Licence
• Valid NT Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
• people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
• people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background

POSITION DESCRIPTION and ENQUIRIES

Fred Docking, Service Manager and Northern Territory Coordinator on [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Alice Springs Mens Hostel enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.