Manager, Crisis Accommodation Service - Join a Leading Company

This is a full time, residential position based in Alice Springs, Central Australia. We are conducting a national talent search and generous relocation and housing assistance will be included as part of the package.

Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA) is a not-for-profit, non-government values driven organisation based in Alice Springs, Central Australia with a proud 40+ year history.

They operate on a feminist framework and are committed to assisting and enabling women and children experiencing gender-based violence by providing several critical services. Their vision is for all women and children to live safely, with respect and dignity, free from violence, in their chosen community. 

In your role as Manager, Crisis Accommodation Service, you will be responsible for leading and supervising the Crisis Accommodation Service (CAS) in the delivery of WoSSCA services to women, their children and communities, in accordance with relevant legislation, working practice standards and the organisations policies and procedures. 

The successful candidate will have proven management and leadership experience within the community services sector, applicants who have worked within a domestic / family violence environment, particularly within a remote or regional area will be held in high regard.

You will have sound understanding of theoretical frameworks, practice standards and continuous quality improvement practices and demonstrated experience of working cross-culturally, along with a proficiency regarding cultural competency and its application in service delivery.

In addition, you will be a natural leader with the proven ability to build and develop relationships and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and have a tertiary qualification in either Social Work, Psychology or Community Services, or experience commensurate with the position.

You will be a proficient communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, report writing, conflict resolution, interagency collaboration and the ability to contribute to policy and procedure development.

If you are all of the above and passionate about the successful delivery of an organisation's vision, mission and strategic plan and display a high degree of professionalism, integrity and ethical behaviour then we would like to hear from you. 

A competitive base salary and excellent benefits package including relocation assistance, short term accommodation on arrival if required, salary sacrifice options and 6 weeks annual leave will be offered to the successful candidate in line with their skills and experience.

To be considered for this exciting new opportunity you must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency and be willing to obtain the relevant clearances and checks that are associated with this position.

For expressions of interest and application submissions please forward all enquiries to [email protected] or call Mark on 0450 311272 for a confidential conversation.

WoSSCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building their strengths through a diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, applicants of culturally diverse backgrounds, those with disability and gender diverse applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and this role may close when a suitable candidate is appointed, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.