Address
Form of workPermanent,full-time based in Hobart
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 seeking a Community Services Practitioner who has experience as a senior leader and the ability to understand the big picture. These skills will be used to support, manage and monitor staff and the services within the Southern Housing Connect Front Door. The role is responsible for managing teams, reaching performance targets, completing reporting requirements, liaising with senior colleagues and ensuring that a quality service is delivered to people experiencing housing issues.
To be successful you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in building, inspiring and leading teams including monitoring team performance.
- Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving and resilience skills including the ability to maintain a positive outlook, see the ‘bigger picture’, identify opportunities, and implement solutions.
- High level demonstrated understanding and application of evidence-based service design into practice.
- Capacity to present service models and innovations to teams and key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in providing a high level of advice on a range of practice and service delivery issues, particularly in relation to evidence-based practice.
The Senior Practice Manager:
- Provide support, supervision, advice and guidance to staff
- Liaise with senior colleagues
- Maintain oversight and coordination of practices
- Provide staff development
- Contribute to ongoing innovation of practices
What we offer you:
- an attractive salary of $103,819 to $108,403
- 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 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: FRIDAY, 19th April 2024, at 6.00pm.
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.
