Tangentyere Council is a community controlled Public Benevolent Institution delivering human services and social enterprise activities for the benefit of Aboriginal people from the Town Camps and Central Australia. First incorporated in 1979, the organisation was a finalist in the 2016 Reconciliation Australia, Indigenous Governance Awards and is one of the 15-20 biggest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia. The Council offers 6 Weeks Annual Leave
Social Services Manager
Level: 8.1
Salary: $108,474 per annum
Tangentyere’s Social Services Division aims to improve the quality of life of Central Australian Aboriginal people and the wider community, through providing innovative, responsive and culturally appropriate services.
The Social Services Manager is responsible for all activities undertaken by the Tangentyere Social Services Division. This includes the management and supervision of staff; monitoring program contractual compliance; client related systemic advocacy and overall administrative oversight for Divisional programs.
The Social Services Manager will represent Tangentyere Council in diverse forums including the National Disability Insurance Scheme Advisory Group and service provider network meetings.
The Social Services Manager is also accountable to the Alice Springs Town Camp Housing Associations and Tangentyere Council’s Board and Senior Management.
The Social Services Manager is directly responsible for all aspects of the following programs:
- Tangentyere Aged & Community Services
- Chronic Disease Care Coordination
- Tangentyere Artists
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of the Social Services Division
- Supervise the administration of the Social Services Division including financial management;
- Development of relationships with key stakeholders including NT, Commonwealth Government & NGOs;
- Provide leadership to Social Services Division Coordinators and staff;
- Prepare funding applications, performance reports and submissions to relevant government inquiries;
- Provide specialist and strategic policy advice to the Office of the Chief Executive and the Board;
- Liaise with other Divisions and Enterprises to determine appropriate solutions to issues in the delivery of services.
This position requires a satisfactory Police Check and Ochre Card. Applications must address the Selection Criteria and include a Curriculum Vitae with nominated referees. A suitable applicant may be appointed prior to closing date.
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Closing Date: March 22, 2019