Applications Management Team Leader - Housing Connect

This is a permanent, full-time position which can be based from our Burnie, Devonport, Launceston or Hobart office. 
The positions will commence 1st May 2024.

About Anglicare:

At Anglicare Tasmania we care about supporting the Tasmanian community through advocating for social justice, and providing programs to support community aged care, housing, families, drug and alcohol addiction, acquired injuries and more.
Our workplace culture embraces diversity and inclusion, we live and breathe our values of hope, compassion, justice and respect. We work with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people in need, supporting a brighter future for our Tasmanian Community.
Anglicare provides the Housing Connect Front Door Service across Tasmania.  Housing Connect is the entry point for assistance for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in housing need.Use your experience, skills and enthusiasm to help make a difference with people at risk of homelessness.

About the Role:

We seek an experienced leader to supervise the Housing ConnectApplications Management team across the state.  This role will direct and monitor workflows to ensure consistency of service delivery, and to meet application needs and targets.

To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in supporting a team in a leadership capacity.
• High-level administrative and organisational skills with experience in record-keeping and management
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing relationships and work practices with a variety of stakeholders
• Experience in working collaboratively and managing a multidisciplinary team.

The Applications Management Team Leader:

• Proactively manage a team and contribute positively to team development
• Provide advice, guidance and resources to support the work of the Applications Management team.
• Monitor teamwork flows and provide support during busy periods.
• Provides advice and support to people seeking housing assistance with accessing services and completing applications
• Ensures Housing Connect policy and guidelines are adhered to.
• Approve discretionary application requests in liaison with other senior Housing Connect members.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with external stakeholders and other Housing Connect team members

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary of $95,025 to $99,353
• not-for-profit salary packaging available that can increase your take-home pay
• a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

For more information and to view the position description, visit www.anglicare-tas.org.au/work-in-housing-connect/

If you are interested in applying for the position now please click ‘Apply’. You will be required to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

For further information about this position please contact Louise Bieser, State Manager – Housing Connect, on 0417 917 *** or *******@anglicare-tas.org.au during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare-assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver’s Licence.

On commencement, the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: TUESDAY, 19th March 2024, at 6.00 pm.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

Important Information About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.