Make a real and lasting impact in our community Rapidly growing community social care organisation $113,548 - $118,287/annum base salary + vehicle & fuel card + generous NFP salary packaging available (up to $15,900/annum).
We Are Key Assets Australia Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007.
We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.
A little about the role We are looking for a Program Manager to join our Tasmanian leadership team, working across our Families for Life program and lead our services in the South Region of Tasmania.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, you'll be responsible for overseeing the regional operations of the Families for Life program services and the support, coaching, development and supervision of staff working within the program. Our Families for Life program also provides a number of complimentary services including family restoration.
Additional responsibilities of the role include: Ensuring the Families for Life Program is delivered on budget and that referrals are received, actioned and closed within required timeframes. Further develop the skills of staff in managing and supporting children and families with complex and challenging behaviours and in managing their own safety. Ensuring that staff have access to the evidence-based programs needed to undertake their roles and participate in the development of evidence-based trials (e.g. Safe Care) as required. Contributing to service growth by expanding the breadth of services delivered by Key Assets Families Services. The base salary for this position is $113,548 - $118,287 per annum + super + vehicle & fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum. This position is a full-time, ongoing role with an immediate start available.
Whilst the role is based in Kingston and servicing surrounding areas of the Greater South region, hybrid working options are also available.
About you To be successful in this role, you'll come with:
Demonstrated experience leading and coaching a team Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or other relevant recognised Qualification; Prior experience working with and/or on behalf of children, young people and families and/or working directly with foster carers and the children placed with them Prior experience assessing parenting capacity and/or families in their own homes; Comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services. Tenacity, diligence and resilience - with the ability to adopt a creative approach to problem solving in a fast-paced environment. My Key Assets The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us! Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We also offer 5 weeks' of annual leave after 2 years' continuous service with us! Professional Development: digital eLearning and face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. You'll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities! Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year! The fine print Applications close: 25 December 2024. Please note you may be contacted prior to the closing date regarding your application. For further information, please contact Hayley Saunders, Assistant Director via or People and Culture via Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold a valid WWCC. Full driver's license and travel within the region/state required. Due to the nature of our work, we operate an on-call roster. As such, willingness to participate in our on-call services is essential. If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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