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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of the largest providers of homelessness services across the country. Our philosophy is that every person should be afforded dignity and respect and that no one should be without a safe, affordable, and secure home. We provide services and supports to adults, and families with accompanying children in the form of accommodation, case management, assertive outreach, financial assistance, community connection and referral services.
About the role
This Team Leader role will oversee our Supported Housing Program and Street to Home service. The Supported Housing Program provides personalised support to help people living with a diagnosed mental illness improve their wellbeing and live independently in the community. Support is offered either in their own homes or in our accommodation.
Street to Home is an outreach program that supports people who are homeless or sleeping in public places. The team works directly with individuals to understand their needs and connect them with the right support and housing options.
Reporting to the Program Manager, this is a permanent, full-time position based in Darwin, NT.
Salary and conditions are in accordancwe with the SCHADS Award, level 6.
This role requires the ability and willingness to be on call and work outside normal business hours, as required.
Those with a lived experience of homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and culturally and linguistically diverse peoples, and diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
How you will make an impact
- Oversee and work to embed the National Homelessness Stream Model of Care in your team, which underpins services across the country and defines expectations and standards for those we serve, our partners and allies, and the Australian community.
- Ensure high-quality, effective, client focused and responsive service delivery in accordance with the service delivery guidelines by providing leadership to staff in all day-to-day aspects of their roles.
- Monitor and review program and service delivery to ensure best practice and internal and external service needs are met.
- Provide leadership in all day-to-day aspects to ensure a high quality, efficient, effective, client focused delivery of service.
- Reflective practices are implemented for the team and contribute to improved outcomes for clients.
What you will bring
- Demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous leadership roles, service and study/development.
- Preferrable, 2 years’ experience in similar position and/or qualification in Community Services or related field.
- A national police record check is required
- Drivers Licence
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
- Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
- Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.
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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people 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
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