Program Manager

• Permanent | Full Time
• Salary: $118K + 12% Super + NFP Salary Packaging benefit
• Location: Noarlunga SA 5168
• 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

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of families and young people? Join our team and lead the delivery of impactful Reconnect and Toward Home Prevent programs.

In this role, you’ll lead a team of 8 staff, driving high-quality, compliant, and client-focused services that create meaningful outcomes in the local community.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and inspire the delivery of high-quality services to clients
• Ensure the program responds effectively to diverse client needs using best practice approaches
• Manage recruitment and selection processes in line with Mission Australia policies and procedures
• Oversee program budgets and ensure all expenditure is within approved limits
• Deliver accurate, timely, and comprehensive reporting aligned with organisational and contractual requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen program outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve organisational goals

Requirements for Success

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Services, Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex teams in a service delivery environment
• Strong experience in financial and budget management
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships with professionals and external organisations

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 talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au 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 Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

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