Team Leader - Homelessness Service

Salvation Army

Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Base: schads level 6 – above award conditions (up ...
Fully remote
Supervision of case managers
Case management practice
Client intake and assessment
The Salvation Army is seeking a Team Leader to support the delivery of high‑quality homelessness services in Alice Springs

Job Summary

  • The Salvation Army is seeking a Team Leader to support the delivery of high‑quality homelessness services in Alice Springs.
  • This role involves providing supervision, guidance and operational support to the Case Management team while ensuring services are delivered safely and consistently.
  • Eligible employees receive benefits including above award conditions, remote area housing benefit, relocation assistance, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing training and development.

Matching Summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Team Leader to support the delivery of high‑quality homelessness services in Alice Springs.

Salary

Base: SCHADS Level 6 – Above Award conditions (up to 10%); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Remote Area Housing Benefit up to $31,800 tax free, Entertainment Benefit up to $2,650 tax free, Relocation assistance up to $5,000, Tools of trade vehicle, Paid parental leave, Purchased Leave Scheme, Flexible working arrangements

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervision of Case Managers
  • Case management practice
  • Client intake and assessment
  • Budget oversight experience
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Person-centred support

Nice-to-have

  • Building positive team culture
  • Resilience in challenging situations
  • Commitment to culturally safe practice
  • Solutions-focused approach
  • Collaboration and wellbeing focus

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Social Services or related field or extensive experience
  • Experience engaging people experiencing homelessness
  • Previous staff supervision experience
  • Understanding of homelessness, AOD and mental health issues
  • Experience working within budgets
  • Working with Children Check
  • Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Work Rights

Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required

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