Program Manager

Mission Australia

Darwin, NT, Australia
Base: $118,169 - $119,353; bonus/equity: not speci...
Leadership of 24/7 shelter operations
Management of budgets and compliance
Experience in alcohol and drug services
This role leads the Darwin Sobering Up Shelter to provide safety, dignity, and care for people sleeping rough and impacted by drugs

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Darwin Sobering Up Shelter to provide safety, dignity, and care for people sleeping rough and impacted by drugs.
  • The successful candidate will manage staff recruitment, rosters, and budgets while ensuring culturally safe and compliant service delivery.
  • Employees receive not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, extra leave, and access to confidential counseling and chaplaincy support.

Matching Summary

This role leads the Darwin Sobering Up Shelter to provide safety, dignity, and care for people sleeping rough and impacted by drugs.

Salary

Base: $118,169 - $119,353; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Superannuation + NFP salary packaging

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of 24/7 shelter operations
  • Management of budgets and compliance
  • Experience in alcohol and drug services
  • Understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols
  • Trauma-informed practice application

Nice-to-have

  • First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Tertiary education qualification
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • On-call roster participation

Key Requirements

  • Relevant degree or associate diploma with substantial experience
  • Significant leadership experience managing people and budgets
  • Full driver licence with no restrictions
  • National police history check clearance
  • Clearance to work with children/vulnerable people

Work Rights

Not specified

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