State Manager - Homelessness

The Salvation Army Australia; Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Salary packaging benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a values-driven State Manager, Homelessness to lead homelessness services across Tasmania, including Hobart, driving safety, stability and hope for people in need.

You will strengthen services, build partnerships with government and community stakeholders, ensure high-quality, sustainable programs, embed national frameworks, and lead a high-performing team to deliver outcomes aligned with The Salvation Army’s Model of Care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the homelessness and/or social housing sector.
• Experience in strategic leadership, service development and operational management.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with government and sector stakeholders.
• Experience with funding opportunities, tenders, governance and risk management.
• Strong people leadership, communication, advocacy and influencing skills.
• Working with Vulnerable People checks.
• Experience participating in relevant community, government or sector bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all homelessness services in Tasmania.
• Lead service development, growth, funding opportunities and successful tenders.
• Build strong relationships with government, peak bodies and community stakeholders.
• Embed national frameworks, research, evaluation and outcome measurement.
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, financial performance and contractual compliance.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team and positive organisational culture.
• Represent The Salvation Army across the homelessness sector and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.
• Collaborate across The Salvation Army to strengthen integrated services and client pathways.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Advocacy and influencing

People leadership

Governance and risk management

Education

Degree in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development

Job description

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

Ready to turn your leadership into meaningful change? The Salvation Army is seeking an inspiring State Manager, Homelessness to lead our homelessness services across Tasmania and help shape a future where people experiencing homelessness are supported to find safety, stability and hope.

This is your opportunity to lead with purpose — driving service growth, influencing sector practice, building high-performing teams and advocating for better outcomes for people and communities across Tasmania.

Number Of Positions Available

1

About The Role

With strategic vision and compassionate leadership, you will strengthen services, build partnerships, drive innovation and advocate for better outcomes. You’ll turn strategy into action, ensuring services are sustainable, high quality and grounded in The Salvation Army’s national Model of Care.

As State Manager, Homelessness, you will lead the growth and delivery of The Salvation Army’s homelessness services, reporting to the General Manager, classified at SCHADS Level 8, and leading a team of five direct reports.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all homelessness services in Tasmania.
• Lead service development, growth, funding opportunities and successful tenders.
• Build strong relationships with government, peak bodies and community stakeholders.
• Embed national frameworks, research, evaluation and outcome measurement.
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, financial performance and contractual compliance.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team and positive organisational culture.
• Represent The Salvation Army across the homelessness sector and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.
• Collaborate across The Salvation Army to strengthen integrated services and client pathways.

What You Will Bring

You are a values-driven senior leader with strong experience in social or community services and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.

You Will Have

• A relevant degree in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant management experience.
• Strong knowledge of the homelessness and/or social housing sector.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, service development and operational management.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with government and sector stakeholders.
• Experience with funding opportunities, tenders, governance and risk management.
• Strong people leadership, communication, advocacy and influencing skills.
• Working with Vulnerable People checks
• Experience participating in relevant community, government or sector bodies.

What We Offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• 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

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