Program Manager

The Salvation Army Australia

Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Schads level 7 (above award conditions up to 10%);...
Fully remote
Leadership in supported accommodation
Understanding of the justice system
Experience with homelessness and mental health
This role leads a team delivering safe, structured accommodation for people on bail in Alice Springs, helping them rebuild their lives

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team delivering safe, structured accommodation for people on bail in Alice Springs, helping them rebuild their lives.
  • The Program Manager ensures service delivery aligns with best practice guidelines while maintaining strong partnerships with the Department of Corrections.
  • Candidates receive SCHADS Level 7 salary plus significant remote area benefits including tax-free housing and entertainment allowances.

Matching Summary

This role leads a team delivering safe, structured accommodation for people on bail in Alice Springs, helping them rebuild their lives.

Salary

SCHADS Level 7 (Above Award conditions up to 10%); Remote Area Housing Benefit up to $31,800 tax free; Entertainment Benefit up to $2,650 tax free

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership in supported accommodation
  • Understanding of the justice system
  • Experience with homelessness and mental health
  • Case management documentation skills
  • Budget monitoring and financial performance
  • Risk management practices
  • Partnership with Department of Corrections

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
  • Historical context of the Northern Territory
  • Ability to lead through complex environments
  • Commitment to The Salvation Army mission
  • Willingness to work outside standard hours
  • Steadiness and compassion in leadership

Key Requirements

  • Degree level qualifications in relevant field
  • Extensive leadership experience in supported accommodation
  • Current NT driver's licence
  • Mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children Check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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