Manager WA & NT Services

About the role:

The Manager WA/NT Services will lead the MacKillop programs to achieve optimum client outcomes.

The position is also responsible for building and fostering respectful stakeholder relationships and to assist with the growth, development and delivery of high quality services in collaboration with the State Director WA & NT.

The Manager WA/NT services is responsible for managing the operations of high-quality services and programs across WA and the NT. The position works closely with key internal and external stakeholders to improve services provided to the community through trauma informed, culturally safe practice.

 

This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity based in West Perth, WA within our WA/NT Services Program. The position reports to the State Director WA/NT.

 

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or other relevant field.
• Evidence of senior level experience in social work, public policy, child protection, therapeutic out of home care or a related discipline, including a demonstrated understanding of quality policy and frameworks.
• A track record of contemporary leadership experience driving, motivating and developing high functioning partnerships and outcomes focused teams.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of overarching quality and policy frameworks underpinning child, youth and family services.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as exercise initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.

 

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

 

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

 

For more information, please contact:

Kellie Goes at kellie.goes@mackillop.org.au or on 08 6477 1066

 

Our offer:

• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport – which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Supportive Environment – Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation – MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

 

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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