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Homelessness Manager - Western Metro

The Salvation Army

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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 a Christian movement and 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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a values-driven and proactive Homelessness Manager, to strategically develop and manage client-centred service delivery, operations and people of Western Metro Victoria.

You will successfully

  • Providing management and coordination in the delivery of Adult Entry Point service, and to the related suite of homelessness & housing support programs in the Western Metro area and within the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) West Division 
  • Contribute to leadership coordination of TSA programs operating across TSA Service Streams (Homelessness, Youth, Family Violence, AOD) in the Western Metro area 
  • Work within TSA Homelessness Stream to develop and implement strategic management and leadership across Victoria and nationally in Australia 
  • Ensure services comply with relevant legislation, funding arrangements and targets and quality service provision and TSA accreditation processes and audit cycles 

This is a permanent full-time position based at Sunshine however travel with the Western region to other services will be required.

You will have

  • Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
  • Relevant experience in a social service environment including in leading and supervising staff
  • Social service theory
  • Understanding of the concepts and principles of diversity and inclusion and how they impact on current day approaches and practices
  • A current VIC Drivers Licence
  • Valid VIC Employee Working with Children Check
  • Ability to provide proof of Eligibility to Work in Australia

The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

What we offer

  • As a registered not for profit organisation, you may be eligible for generous tax-free salary packaging 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

Cheryl McKinley at [email protected]

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

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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

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

How to apply

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