The Salvation Army is seeking a Program Manager - Homelessness to lead the strategic development and day-to-day operations of our homelessness services across the Murrumbidgee and Wagga Wagga region. You will oversee a dedicated team delivering person-centred, trauma-informed services aligned with our Model of Care.
What You'll Do
- Lead high-performing teams to deliver inclusive, responsive homelessness support services
- Manage service contracts, funding agreements, and program budgets
- Drive continuous quality improvement and client-informed service development
- Embed and champion TSA’s Model of Care and practice frameworks
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships across the sector
- Contribute to state and national homelessness agendas and initiatives
- Ensure workforce capability, staff wellbeing, and a safe, positive workplace culture
What We're Looking For
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Welfare, or a related field; or equivalent sector knowledge and experience
- Proven leadership and operational management experience in the social services sector
- Strong understanding of homelessness issues and service delivery models
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive positive outcomes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills
- A commitment to inclusive and trauma-informed practice
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of dedicated professionals.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: SCHADS Level 6
- Remote Area Housing Benefit for employees who live and work in the area (up to $31,800 tax free)
- 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
Work Mode
This is a local-city role with work locations in Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera, and Wagga Wagga.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
