So many lives. So many ways. One you.

50,000 lives and counting.

That’s how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the state’s leading not-for-profits, we’re making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we’re growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Manager, and be part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

This is a rewarding leadership opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of financial wellbeing and emergency assistance services that support individuals, families and communities experiencing financial hardship and vulnerability. You will play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery, driving innovation and leading a culturally responsive, trauma informed practice environment that empowers people to build financial capability, resilience and long term wellbeing.

We are seeking a strategic and values driven leader who can foster a culture of reflection, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence informed services that support vulnerable individuals, families and communities to improve their financial wellbeing, navigate hardship and strengthen their resilience.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until June 30th 2027, based in Playford with travel across AnglicareSA sites.

You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

● Providing strategic leadership across financial wellbeing and emergency assistance services, cultivating a collaborative, values driven culture that supports learning, innovation and continuous improvement.

● Embedding culturally responsive, trauma informed and child safe practices that ensure services are accessible, inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of individuals, families and communities.

● Overseeing service operations, governance and performance, including quality assurance, financial management, risk mitigation, compliance and contractual obligations.

● Driving service enhancement and innovation through evaluation, evidence informed practice, stakeholder collaboration and the integration of lived experience perspectives.

● Developing and strengthening partnerships across the community, financial wellbeing, housing and social services sectors to improve outcomes for people experiencing financial hardship and vulnerability.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

● Degree level qualification in a Human Services discipline: Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Allied Health and/or extensive equivalent experience.

● Significant experience leading financial wellbeing, emergency assistance, community services and/or social support programs, with strong knowledge of the broader service system.

● Strong operational management capability, including experience managing budgets, risk, quality assurance systems, funding agreements and service performance.

● Experience working alongside First Nations communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities, with a commitment to culturally centred practice.

We would also love you to have:

● Financial Counselling qualification.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Here’s what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

● So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.

● So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.

● So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

● Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships

● Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance

● Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more

● Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the “Apply”* button and submit your application by 9am on 31st July (direct applications only, no agencies please).

*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

For more information, please contact Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner, at sarah.atsisauskas@anglicaresa.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.