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.
Use Your Skills in Leadership as our New Team Leader in our Homelessness Stream!
The Leadership You Will Bring
Steer the trajectory of impactful change as a Team Leader in our Justice-Supported Accommodation Service. In this role, you’ll provide supervision, support, and guidance to the Case Management team, while actively engaging in intake, assessment, and case management.
This service provides supported accommodation and psychosocial support to individuals released on bail or parole. We work with people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, often alongside complex needs such as mental health challenges, alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, and other social or legal barriers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring productive relationships are demonstrated by the team and contribute to quality team performance and team wellbeing
• Creating and implementing professional development plans for the team to improve capability and service delivery
• Ensuring staff members have a clear understanding of their role and what is expected of them
• Undertake assessment with the client to develop a shared understanding of their situation and related problems and strengths

This is a full-time, permanent position located in Alice Springs, NT. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS Level 6 Award.

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Degree level qualification in social services, community development, or a related discipline and/or extensive, demonstrated experience working in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience in engaging homeless persons and willingness to assist in the provision of support in the areas of homelessness, alcohol and other drug dependence, and mental health issues
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Previous experience managing staff and budgets
• A current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• A current NT driver’s license

Benefits Working with The Salvation Army

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply
If you’re excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
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

• Ensuring productive relationships are demonstrated by the team and contribute to quality team performance and team wellbeing
• Creating and implementing professional development plans for the team to improve capability and service delivery
• Ensuring staff members have a clear understanding of their role and what is expected of them
• Undertake assessment with the client to develop a shared understanding of their situation and related problems and strength