General Manager Housing Homelessness And Employment

Description:

General Manager Housing Homelessness and Employment

Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 47 years. Your role as General Manager, Homelessness and Housing manages the development and provision of high-quality Homelessness services and is responsible for the flood recovery program until May 2025.

• Manage, lead and direct the delivery of Homelessness and Housing and flood recovery programs and drive program delivery, growth and development to meet program outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Determine and drive operational priorities and service delivery goals, standards and performance measures to ensure expectations are clear and service delivery strategies are evidence-based and aligned with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to strategic and business planning processes within the organisation to ensure that plans are informed by high-quality service strategy advice and a focus on customer needs.

Joining us, you’ll guide a team of dedicated individuals who are focused on using strength-based processes to help participants build their own capacity and resources for positive change

Job Description

This role is a great opportunity to step into a Senior Management position. Here’s how it will help transform your career:

• Gain valuable experience managing a team comprised of full-time and part-time staff
• Expand your network by advocating and collaborating with a range of community-based and state organisations
• Broaden your skill set through diverse and meaningful work

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. Here, your wellbeing matters to us.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:

• Your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
• You’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
• We prioritise your wellbeing, with benefits such as External Supervision, flexible working options

We are looking for a passionate leader with a desire to make a difference. The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent senior experience) in a relevant discipline in psychology, social work, social science or social welfare
• Extensive experience in a senior management role
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in line with organisational priorities and implement innovative and effective solutions to complex problems
• Demonstrated leadership skills including highly developed communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.

Social Futures is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children, National Police Check and COVID Vaccination are mandatory requirements for all staff.

How to Apply:

A cover letter demonstrating how your skills, education and professional experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the position description, should be submitted with your application.

Applications close Wednesday 24 April - please note we may contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

For more information about Social Futures please visit our website:

https://socialfutures.org.au/work-with-us/

For further information, please contact Cassie Primmer on 0448 876 341 .

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