Program Manager Homelessness Gippsland

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.

We currently have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a values-driven and proactive Program Manager, reporting to the Regional Manager of Homelessness at our Homelessness Services Gippsland (Leongatha). This position is instrumental in strategically developing and managing the client-centred service delivery, operations and people of the Homelessness programs in Gippsland, to support clients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

This is a permanent full-time position.

You will successfully

• Work within TSA Homelessness Stream to develop and implement strategic management and leadership across Victoria and nationally in Australia and participate in TSA’s Area Leadership Team (ALT) processes
• Deliver state agendas and operational/local plans aligned to national agendas
• Develop and manage program budgets and finances
• Line manage and supervise team leaders and ensure recruitment of quality and qualified workers
• Set and maintain a positive, inclusive and constructive culture
• Evaluate service delivery through collection and analysis of service delivery data and feedback
• Build, maintain and evaluate collaborative relationships with external and internal partners

You will have

• Degree qualification in social work, welfare, or related field, and/or management is desirable, and relevant experience in a social service environment
• Relevant experience in a social service environment including in leading and supervising staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of lifestyle pressures, underlying drivers and social inequalities faced by people in the community who are vulnerable or experiencing disadvantage
• Demonstrated knowledge of homelessness including causes, factors, impact on individuals and the wider community
• Demonstrated knowledge of the justice system including causes, factors, impact on individuals and the wider community
• A current VIC Drivers Licence
• Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia
• Willingness to undergo Criminal History Check

What we offer

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax-free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

Enquiries

Stephen Milliken, Regional Homelessness Manager on 0407 840 779

Copy of position description

Gillian Speirs, Talen Acquisition Consultant on gillian.speirs@salvationarmy.org.au

The Salvation Army 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