Program Manager

• Permanent | Full Time (negotiable to part time 4days/week)
• Salary: $118063.43 + 12% Super + NFP Salary Packaging benefit
• Location: Elizabeth SA 5112
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need 

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Program Manager to lead our Tailored Learning Program in Elizabeth.

In this rewarding role, you will lead a team of approximately 10 staff delivering education and case management support to young people who have disengaged from mainstream education. You'll be responsible for ensuring the program delivers high-quality outcomes while fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, managing compliance requirements, and overseeing program performance. Top of Form

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Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality outcomes for young people
• Manage program operations, ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with contractual requirements
• Oversee program budgets, reporting and compliance obligations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with education providers, community partners and stakeholders
• Monitor and analyse program data to drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management
• Ensure young people receive quality case management and tailored learning support

Requirements for Success

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams within community services, education, youth or human services environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience managing budgets, reporting and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and analyse data
• Ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support  
• Volunteering opportunities   
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.