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?

 

Due to growth in our Ceduna office, we have an exciting new position for an Assistant Manager to join our leadership team at Centacare Catholic Country SA!

About the Position

As Assistant Manager you will play a key role in supporting our Regional Manager and overseeing operations across Ceduna 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 education programs

·      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 Ceduna, South Australia. 

The Benefits

• Annual Salary starts at $102,554 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)

 

Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.

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 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 1 July 2024

Summary of role requirements:

• Flexible hours available
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 22 July 2024
• Expected salary: $102,554 - $107,079 per year