Service Manager â Non-Residential Services (Aboriginal Identified)
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Job Description
- Lead crucial community health programs that impact lives in Central Australia.
- Earn a generous salary of $126000 super salary packaging additional leave benefits!
- Make a lasting impact while working within an inclusive valuesled organisation focused on healing and community support.
About Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA)
Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA) is a Central Australian notforprofit organisation with over 40 years of community service committed to reducing the harmful impacts of alcohol and drug use. Headquartered in Alice Springs DASA provides traumainformed culturally safe and evidencebased support across the region.
Their diverse programs include the Sobering Up Shelter Aboriginal and Methamphetamine Outreach Teams Prison InReach the Drink Driver Education Program Aranda House Therapeutic Community and other vital initiatives such as Angies Place and the Alternative to Custody Programs. DASA operates under the guiding values of Integrity Diversity Compassion Community Collaboration and Innovation.
About the Opportunity
DASA is looking for a fulltime Service Manager NonResidential Services based in Alice Springs NT.
This important leadership role reports directly to the Therapeutic Lead and oversees a range of critical communityfocused programs. The Service Manager will provide strategic direction lead culturally responsive teams and ensure compliance with bestpractice models and Quality Improvement Council standards.
More specifically your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading the Methamphetamine Outreach Team (MOT) Aboriginal Outreach Team (AOT) and Sobering Up Shelter (SUS) teams
- Managing the delivery of the Drink and Drug Driver Education Program and Prison InReach Program
- Ensuring team rostering training performance management and stakeholder engagement
- Overseeing incident management data collection and reporting
- Facilitating regular team meetings and maintaining high staff morale
- Delivering culturally safe services aligned with funding and compliance frameworks
- Representing DASA in community engagement and education events
- Participating in the organisations oncall management roster (approx. once every 6 weeks)
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About You
To qualify you will need a Diploma in Community Services AOD Mental Health or Human Services and experience in a leadership or management role in a similar sector. A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) is highly desirable.
Additionally the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Demonstrated experience in team supervision rostering performance coaching and stakeholder engagement
- Strong time management conflict resolution and public speaking skills
- Understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to deliver culturally appropriate programs
- Skilled in managing multiple teams and overseeing various operational areas such as Outreach and Shelter
- Cultural awareness flexibility and the resilience to adapt to challenges associated with remote or crosscultural work
- Capability to develop deliver and evaluate community outreach and education programs
- A current NT C Class Drivers Licence and ability to travel to remote communities as required
- Eligibility for Ochre Card and a National Police Clearance
- Willingness to work oncall and respond to critical situations when required
As our ideal candidate you will bring cultural sensitivity flexibility and a traumainformed approach to leadership. You thrive in fastmoving environments and are committed to the continuous improvement of community health services.
Please note: This is an Identified Position and applicants must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander under the NT AntiDiscrimination Act 1992 S35(1)(b) Inherent requirements of the job and S57 (Special measures).
About the Benefits
In return for your leadership and impact DASA offers:
- $126000 annual salary (commensurate with experience) plus super
- 6 weeks of annual leave
- 4 paid mental health days per year
- Salary packaging options
- Strong executive leadership and team support
- Professional development opportunities
- Work vehicle available during business hours
- Flexibility and cultural connection through meaningful community outreach
Relocation support may be negotiable for the right candidate however local applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Ready to Apply
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander professional with the drive to lead grow and serve your community through DASAs nonresidential programs apply today. Your leadership could be the difference in shaping safer and healthier futures.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
