Description:
About us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) provides a wide range of services that support women and women with children impacted by family and domestic violence. We offer accommodation, counselling, support, behavioural programs, and advice to women and children at risk of, experiencing or escaping family violence. Our services focus on prevention, restoration and healing to provide specialised support to address immediate safety issues and provide advice, referrals, and connection to assist the recovery journey.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic State Manager Family Violence & National Projects (TAS) to join our team. This critical leadership role will oversee the operational management of all services within the portfolio, ensuring effective, efficient, and compliant service delivery to those impacted by family and domestic violence.
This position will also provide specialist knowledge and expertise in Family Violence practice to lead the development and implementation of national service delivery plans frameworks and practice that ensures innovative and client centred service delivery.
Reporting to the General Manager , this is a permanent, full-time position based in New Town and Derwent North, Tasmania . Salary and conditions above award.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Management: Manage governance, risk and mitigation, contractual and accreditation requirements.
- Team Leadership: Lead the development of strong, resilient, and qualified teams of social service professionals who are equipped to deliver high-quality services. Foster a positive and collaborative work culture to enhance team performance.
- Funding and Contract Management: Identify and pursue new funding opportunities to support and expand service delivery.
- National Project Management : Create National Frameworks for implementing the Model of Care. Lead reviews of key aspects of service delivery across the national landscape. Establish and integrate national-level practice partnerships within the Family Violence Stream.
- Sector Involvement: Collaborate with colleagues nationally and across service streams to contribute to national policy development and advocacy efforts. Represent the organization in meetings and forums within the sector.
You will have
- Degree in Social Work or a related field (Business degree or equivalent management experience desirable)
- Significant hands-on experience in social services, including a proven track record in management and leadership roles
- Experience in active membership in community or government bodies within the Family Violence Sector
- Strong understanding of family and domestic violence service delivery and sector trends
- Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership abilities
- A Working with Vulnerable People Check and police clearance
What we offer
As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
- Flexible working conditions
- Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
- Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
- Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Opportunity for career development
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
How to Apply
If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. 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 apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
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. W e 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.