The Manager of the Women’s Shelter Armidale Inc. (WSA) leads the organisation and is also a leader in the community on issues of domestic and family violence (DFV) and homelessness.

WSA is entering an exciting period of change and growth with crisis service provision shifting from a congregate living model to core and cluster including a $1.6 million addition to the existing facility by the Dept. of Communities and Justice.

The Manager is responsible for leading the service through this period of change including development and delivery the strategic plan, overseeing all operations, compliance, staff management and financial health of the organisation.

The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to eradicating domestic violence and homelessness and reducing the impacts of DFV on women and children. She will have a deep understanding the complex nature of DFV and homelessness and the strategies used to deliver effective outcomes. Robust leadership and change management skills paired with flexibility and ability to innovate are essential.

Other key work will involve leading the delivery of the service’s Outcomes Measurement approach and the achievement of ASES quality accreditation.

About Women’s Shelter Armidale

Operating since 1978 WSA delivers crisis accommodation, 24/7 on call support, outreach, transitional housing and education programs to women and children who are experiencing or at risk of DFV and /or homelessness. WSA advocates for systemic changes that will build safer and stronger communities.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

The core responsibilities for the position are:

• Funding and Accountability
• Operational Safety and Wellbeing
• Client Service Provision
• Assets and Financial Management
• Human Resource Management

For more information on applying for this position please call Juliet Kaberry, President, Women’s Shelter Armidale Board on mob. 0438 055 676.

Application packs and selection criteria can be requested by emailing Wendy on [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Women’s Shelter Armidale enquiry via EthicalJobs.

WSA is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of diverse cultural and linguistic background are encouraged to apply. This is a designated Female Position, exempted under Section 31 of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act. The successful applicant will require a current working with children check and a police check.