Program Manager Safe Choices

• Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting and improving Tasmanian’s individual, family and community wellbeing
• Competitive salary: $110,912 - $115,536 per annum and car included in remuneration
• CatholicCare provides 4 Bonus Leave days per year during the Christmas and Easter period.
• Access to Non-For-Profit Salary Packaging
• Opportunities for training and on-going professional development

CatholicCare Tasmania has a long term commitment to respond to Family Violence in Tasmania and we are looking for an equally committed person to join our Safe Choices Team in Tasmania in the position of Program Manager.

The Safe Choices service provides practical support, advice and referral services to people who are in violent relationships, including those who wish to leave their relationships.  It forms part of the continuum of support services available to the Tasmanian community through Tasmania’s Family Violence Action Plan: Safe Homes, Safe Families initiatives. 

Program Manager Safe Choices

State-wide Role

Fixed Term till the 30/06/2024

The Safe ChoicesProgram Manager will support and enable a passionate and highly dedicated state-wide team in the delivery of Safe Choices services across Tasmania.  The role will work with Government and the Non-Government Sector as part of the continuum responding to Tasmanians affected by Family Violence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing leadership, line management & clinical supervision to ensure a positive team environment and facilitate ongoing professional development

• Develop, plan, manage and lead projects designed to improve outcomes for people accessing the Safe Choices Service
• Undertake responsibility, appropriate decision making and exercise initiative and sound judgment for all aspects of service delivery within the Safe Choices Service and Family Violence Local Support Co-ordination across Tasmania, in consultation with the General Manager Family and Community Services
• Liaise with government bodies, analyse data and identity service trends and barriers to ensure the SafeChoices program is meeting funding requirements and KPI’s.
• Complete reporting requirements

What you bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant discipline with experience in responding to Family Violence
• Demonstrated high level skills, knowledge and expertise appropriate to the provision of support to all people experiencing Domestic and Family Violence, Family Violence sector and legislation within Tasmania.
• Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable Persons
• Previous experience of effective leadership in a complex environment, including responding to crisis situations and implementing change.

To apply:

 With guidance from the Position Description and Selection Criteria, please let us know why you are the right person to fill this role (maximum two pages + optional cover letter). Please refer to https://catholiccaretas.org.au/get-involved for application details.

Enquiries:

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Jacinta  on 0409 568 ***  

Closing date: Friday 5 pm 15th March 2024

Applications must include response to selection criteria/key responsibilities.

The Archdiocese of Hobart and CatholicCare Tasmania are a child safe organisation and are committed to providing safe communities that uphold the dignity and rights of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our commitment we require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to employment such as a requirement to hold a current registration to Work with Vulnerable People and Police Check.

CatholicCare Tasmania is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We promote and support a family friendly workplace.

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