Alliance Manager

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with just over 375 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services; in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.

About the Role

The Alliance Manager position is offered on a full time maximum term contact until 30 June 2025 with the main aim to oversee, guide and support the delivery of the Stronger Together Intensive Family Services programs based in our Midland office.

This position is a part of our Management Team reporting to the Executive Manager.  It will provide management and guidance to a team of experienced Team Leaders, Case Coordinators Case Workers within the Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS).  The IFSS provides a comprehensive support to families, reunification and diverting at risk children from the out-of-home care system throughout the Perth, Joondalup, Mirrabooka and Midland areas.

A few specifics:

• Responsible for the overall performance, reputation and partnerships of the Intensive Family Support Services, including workforce development and management of the team.
• Ensure all staff are operating within Centrecare’s Therapeutic Framework.
• Provide management supervision and support to staff.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Conduct regular audits of service standards.
• Provide regular updates on service delivery and outcome reports.
• Contribute to the Agency leadership and management team as requested.

What we are looking for

We are interested in a strong leader and communicator with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with Senior Management on long term goals.  Someone that can support, mentor, and provide staff with a solution focused approach.

To be successful:

• Possession of a post-graduate qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling, Community Development and/or related disciplines.
• Commitment to lead within Centrecare’s Purpose, Values, Therapeutic Framework and develop the agency ethos.
• Demonstrated experience in providing oversight of cultural appropriate strength-based outreach services for children, young people and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations people’s cultures, family systems and social structures; and historical perspectives.
• Senior Management experience in the Community Services sector or similar.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate staff.
• Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of counselling approaches and theoretical frameworks applicable to office based and outreach service delivery.
• Possession of a C class drivers license.
• National Police Clearance.

What’s on offer

• A competitive remuneration package
• Excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,900).
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private.
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
• Extra 5 days leave per year.
• Access to professional development training.
• Insurance cover to and from work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reduced mortgage interest rates through Catholic Super.

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be direct to our portal.  To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if selection criteria is submitted. 

Position Closes:  6 May 2024

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries please contact Michelle Angell, Human Resources Lead on (08) 9325 66***for a confidential discussion.  

At Centrecare:

• Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.
• We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
• We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.