Manager Link-Up

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work policy

Professional development opportunities

Extensive leave entitlement

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Manager for the Link-Up Program in Alice Springs. You will lead the service delivery, manage programs, and collaborate with national teams to support families and Stolen Generation members within Central Australia and Barley region.

The role requires Aboriginal identification, leadership experience, and willingness to travel to remote locations. A tertiary Social Services qualification is preferred and a driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal descent and community acceptance is required.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Services or equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience in client-focused case management and knowledge of history of forcible removal of Aboriginal children.
• Experience in program management, supervising a team, budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to travel to remote locations and build a network of stakeholders.
• Currently holds a valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership to the Congress Link-Up Service and Territories Redress Scheme.
• Lead program management and delivery across identified programs.
• Collaborate with National Link-Up Services for cross-state activities.
• Support Stolen Generation Members within Central Australia and Barley region.

Skills

Aboriginal descent

Leadership

Program management

Budget management

Stakeholder networking

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Services

Job description

Be part of a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Full-time Contract

37.5 hours per week

Aboriginal Identified position

$146,816 - $153,875 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$178,810 - $186,859

About the role

The Manager of the Link-Up Program provides management and leadership to the Congress Link-Up Service and Territories Redress Scheme.

The position is responsible for the delivery and program management of these programs and works collaboratively with our National Link-Up Services when family tracing and research extends to other States and Territories. In addition to this the Manager and the team is required to take on the lead role in Congress supporting Stolen Generation Members within Central Australia and the Barley region.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community.
• Tertiary qualification in the Social Services field, or extensive experience in a relevant area of work demonstrating involvement in leadership and management, with a willingness to undertake further training in management if required.
• Demonstrated experience providing client focused case management practices including research, information seeking and assessment skills, applicable to Aboriginal people and a demonstrated understanding of the history and impacts of the forcible removal of Aboriginal children, and knowledge of the social and emotional wellbeing needs or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• Demonstrated experience in program management and supervising a team, including the ability to build and lead a professional work unit and effectively prioritise and delegate tasks, managing budgets, writing reports.
• Ability to identify blockages and barriers to service delivery and apply strategies that overcome those blockages.
• Ability to establish, develop and maintain a network of diverse stakeholders to enhance service delivery and referral pathways for clients.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
• Current Drivers License.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

*Total Effective Packageincludes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

For more information on the position please contact Youth & Families Section Manager, Pauline Hickey on 0438 981 098 or via email [e-mail].

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.