Regional Leader, Doorways Services (Remote/Hybrid)

The Salvation Army Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑sac

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Paid parental leave

Flexible WFH

Health & wellbeing programs

Cultural and Indigenous supports

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Regional Manager to lead Doorways services across Northern Victoria. This permanent full-time role reports to the State Manager and oversees multiple sites, driving outcomes for people experiencing hardship while empowering teams.

The role requires travel across Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, Swan Hill and other towns; flexible work from home or local Corps locations is supported when not onsite. A dedicated leader with community focus will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience in community services.
• Experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice for complex needs.
• Experience building partnerships with community, government and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage change and drive service outcomes across multiple locations.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-site service delivery across the region.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, local mission teams, community partners and government agencies.
• Drive service quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Coach, develop and inspire a high-performing workforce.
• Embed national practice frameworks and standards.
• Support strategic growth and service development based on community needs.
• Manage operational risks, workforce performance and service outcomes.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, safety, inclusion and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Stakeholder management

Change management

Multisite management

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Human Services

Victorian Driver's Licence

Employee Working with Children Check

Job description

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Regional Manager to lead Doorways services across Northern Victoria. This permanent full-time role reports to the State Manager and oversees multiple sites, driving outcomes for people experiencing hardship while empowering teams.

The role requires travel across Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, Swan Hill and other towns; flexible work from home or local Corps locations is supported when not onsite. A dedicated leader with community focus will thrive here.