Manager MHAOD Homelessness & Youth

Uniting Careers; Horsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Horsham is seeking a Senior Leader to manage programs and services ensuring they meet safety, financial, and quality standards. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant bachelor's degree, with a master's preferred. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, shaping policies, and engaging with stakeholders. This full-time role offers various benefits such as salary packaging and parental leave, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and community engagement.

Benefits

17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging up to $15,900

10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Annual awards programme

Leadership development access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, experience and willingness for further study valued.
• Master's degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs run smoothly and meet organizational goals.
• Manage a wide range of services connected to quality standards.
• Mentor and coach staff to improve service delivery.

Skills

Acting

Marketing Communication

Facilities Management

Arabic Faculty

Drafting

Jewellery

Education

Bachelor level in relevant professional discipline

Masters level in Psychology and Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Your new role

In this key role you will have responsibility for ensuring programs in the North & West Victoria region run smoothly and meet Unitings goals. It supports Unitings 2030 Strategy to help reduce poverty, trauma and disadvantage. You will manage a wide range of services making sure they are well-connected, efficient and meet safety, quality and financial standards.

As a senior leader you will help shape policies and programmes, ensure strong performance across contracts and budgets, and lead improvements in how services are delivered. You will work with internal and external groups to help with tenders, advocacy and evaluations, and build strong relationships, including with the Uniting Church Presbytery and Congregations.

• Be present on the ground, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Help shape how care is delivered and make a difference at scale.
• SCHADS Level 8 Full Time Ongoing based in Horsham.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 8) and super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre‑tax dollars. At Uniting you can also access the following:

• Access salary packaging to increase take‑home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• We value diversity and lived experiences. Access support via work groups.
• We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!
• Our people are central - access leadership development.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor level in relevant professional discipline such as social work, psychology or social science and/or significant experience and willingness for further study (required).
• Masters level in Psychology and Social Work or equivalent (desirable).

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. We will review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions reach out to Louise Netherway, Senior Manager Local Service Lead Wimmera, at or call 0 during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Child Safe Statement

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Acting
• Marketing Communication
• Facilities Management
• Arabic Faculty
• Drafting
• Jewellery

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1