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.
About the role
This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role supporting a team of dedicated Support Workers to deliver safe, high-quality, and person-centred services. As After-Hours Coordinator, you will oversee operations during critical evening and weekend periods, ensuring client safety, wellbeing, and continuity of care across crisis and supported accommodation services
This program supports individuals experiencing homelessness who are referred through the justice system, including people on bail and parole. Your leadership will be essential in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment that helps clients stabilise, meet their bail or parole conditions, and work towards long-term housing and wellbeing goals.
You will work closely with the Program Manager and a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, taking a hands-on approach to service coordination, risk management, and team supervision. This is a full-time role based at Alice Springs Open House, Northern Territory.

How you will make an impact

• Lead and support after-hours and caretaker staff, including rostering and supervising support workers.
• Respond to emergencies like incidents, de-escalations, and first aid situations.
• Write clear handover notes and report any incidents or changes in risk.
• Help with training, onboarding, and performance reviews of team members.
• Identify and report building safety or maintenance issues and follow up with contractors.

What you will bring

• Experience in a Homelessness and residential setting.
• Drivers Licence
• Working With Children’s Check (Employee)

About Us
The Salvation Army (Salvos) 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, the Salvos are always there providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
What we offer

The Salvos offer eligible employee’s a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS LEVEL 5
How to apply
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.
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 Collaboratio

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