Head of Accommodation & Practical Services

Cancer Council SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing program

Hybrid working arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Cancer Council SA is seeking a Senior Manager Accommodation/Practical Services to lead the Accommodation and Practical Services department, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, budgets and strategic direction. You will provide high‑level advice to senior leadership and drive service improvements across multiple sites.

The role requires tertiary health-related qualifications, extensive leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex programs and stakeholder relationships while maintaining

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline, social work or behavioural science or an equivalent combination of qualifications and/or experience.
• Consolidated senior-level experience leading a department comprising multiple multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic and operational plans for a department or service, and leading change across multiple teams/sites.
• Sound knowledge of cancer control issues and the psychosocial impact of cancer on individuals, families and communities.
• Ability to provide advice and make recommendations at a senior management level contributing to organisational development.
• Understanding of continuous/quality improvement concepts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing resources including a department budget with ethical and compliant work practices.
• Experience with program management including evaluation and redesign for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to network and engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and operational management for Accommodation and Practical Services.
• Oversee budget, resources and workforce across the department.
• Provide high-level advisory input to the General Manager and Executive.
• Directly manage Accommodation / Practical Services Lead, Senior Social Worker and Financial Services Program Officer.
• Lead change across multiple teams and sites to improve outcomes and service delivery.
• Ensure activities align with organisational strategy and policy requirements.

Education

Bachelor's/tertiary qualification in health-related discipline or social work or behavioural science

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Cancer Council SA is seeking a Senior Manager Accommodation/Practical Services to lead the Accommodation and Practical Services department, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, budgets and strategic direction. You will provide high‑level advice to senior leadership and drive service improvements across multiple sites.

The role requires tertiary health-related qualifications, extensive leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex programs and stakeholder relationships while maintaining