- Full-time role based in Adelaide CBD, relocating to Hindmarsh
- Fixed-term contract for 2 years, offering meaningful short to midterm impact
- Be part of a purpose driven team, supporting suicide prevention and grief recovery services
What we offer:
- Competitive salary packaging: Take home more with tax-free benefits, including up to $15,900 per year and an additional $2,650 tax-free each year for meals and holidays.
- Paid parental leave: Get the support you need to start or grow your family, with superannuation contributions included.
- Career development: Grow your skills and progress your career with genuine opportunities across the organisation.
- Salary Continuance Insurance: Income protection for eligible roles.
- Discounted benefits: Enjoy savings on motor vehicles, gym memberships, health insurance and more
- Employee Assistance Program: Get confidential support for you and your family
*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.
Who are we looking for?
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead both the Suicide Prevention Service and The Way Back Support Service, two programs now coming together into a unified thriving space. We are seeking a resilient and visionary leader who can nurture a culture of care, reflection and vitality - especially as the team continues to evolve through meaningful change.
You will bring a rich understanding of psychosocial approaches, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive frameworks. Although the program is non-clinical, you'll navigate critical interfaces with clinical mental health systems and contribute to strengthening whole of community responses.
If you are someone who leads from the heart, creates space for growth, and thrives in purposeful leadership, this is your opportunity to truly make an impact.
What can you expect to be doing?
- Lead an inspire a multidisciplinary team through ongoing change, embedding a culture of wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth
- Champion culturally centred practice, ensuring support services are inclusive, respectful, and responsive to First Nations and culturally diverse communities
- Oversee program operations, managing quality assurance, budgets, risk, and service performance to maximise impact across suicide prevention and postvention initiatives
- Drive innovation and service development, incorporating lived experience, strengthening external partnerships, and shaping evidence based, trauma-informed models of care
What do you need to bring?
- Extensive experience in suicide prevention, postvention and grief support and knowledge of the broader service sector
- Proven ability to work with First Nations communities, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Newly Arrived and emerging communities
- Proven leadership and management ability, including the ability to work under broad direction, exercise original thinking and drive service innovation
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification in a Human Services discipline: Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Allied Health and extensive equivalent experience
- Current accreditation in Mental Health
Please refer to job description for all requirements.
Who is AnglicareSA?
AnglicareSA, South Australia's leading social services provider, empowers over 60,000 individuals annually. Our 2,000 passionate employees and 300+ dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to support individuals, families, and communities. We address immediate needs while fostering empowerment, dignity, and maintaining control in their lives.
From emergency assistance to lifelong support, our diverse services cater to every life stage. We champion social justice, equality, and strong communities, because together, we change lives.
How to Apply:
Please click on 'Apply' and submit your application by 5:00pm Friday 18th July 2025.
*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.
We do not accept applications via email; for more information, please contact: Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner at sarah.atsisauskas@anglicaresa.com.au
You can view the Position Description via the vacancy's advert on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.
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At AnglicareSA, we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
AnglicareSA is committed to the prevention of violence against women.