Assistant Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a degree or diploma in a human services discipline and a passion for making a difference in your community? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team at Centacare Catholic Country SA!

About Us 

At Centacare Catholic Country SA, we are committed to service excellence, we will strive to build safe, sustainable, vibrant, innovative and engaged communities in the regions we serve.

We employ approximately 150 staff across our regional footprint, with offices located in Coober Pedy, Ceduna, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Whyalla.  

We support people in the areas of family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence.

We are an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.

About the Position

As Assistant Manager you will play a key role in supporting our Regional Manager and overseeing operations across Port Pirie and surrounding areas.  From operational line management, client case management to program compliance, you'll be instrumental in delivering essential services to our community.

You will be responsible for: 

• Supporting the Regional Manager with the general running of the regional office
• Operational line management according to the specific needs of the location and the programs delivered in that location
• Maintaining a client case management component and/or deliver community educationprograms
• Providing regional program compliance across a specified program, or programs 
• Provide professional technical leadership/supervision to regional staff when necessary

This position is based in Port Pirie, South Australia. 

The Benefits

• Annual Salary starts at $102,554.40 to $107,079 (based on full time) 
• Full Time (38 hours per week)
• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
• Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available 
• Additional leave provisions available
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities 
• Generous access to our external Employee Assistance Program provider 
• Work in a growing and supportive organisation with great career opportunities

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or diploma in a human service and/or management related area.
• Previous leadership experience and team management, including staff coaching and development skills. 
• Experience in providing client case management.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
• High level competency using Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and influence others through stakeholder collaboration and partnerships.
• Proven capacity to work effectively within a team as well as the initiative to work unsupervised. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience working in cross-cultural environments.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to multi-task, switching focus from one task to another. 
• Ability to assign and delegate tasks as needed. 

Requirements of the role:

• Hold (or willingness to obtain) a DHS Working With Children Check – don't worry, we can support this process if necessary!
• Hold (or willingness to obtain) a National Police Clearance (SAPOL or Australian Federal Police) 
• Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License) 
• Be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (minimum of two doses) - evidence will be required prior to appointment

Centacare Catholic Country SA is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce.

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.

Applicants will be required to submit the following documentation to be considered for the position:

• Cover letter 
• Copy of your resume 
• Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document) 
• Contact details of professional referees 

For further information on the role, please contact Nathan Cox, Regional Manager on (08) 8638 2***. 

For further information on the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2***.

All applications are required to be received via email to *********@cccsa.org.au 

Applications close 9.00am Monday 8 April 2024