Program Manager - Homelessness Services

About the role – Maximum Term Full Time Contract until 30^th June 2027

As the Manager of Wardli-ana and Youth Accommodation Services, you’ll lead the operational management and delivery of Baptist Care SA’s homelessness programs. Working as part of the Pathways to Home & Healing leadership team and contributing to the Toward Home Alliance you’ll ensure quality, client-focused service delivery, strong partnerships, and a healthy, values-driven team culture. This role is key in promoting cultural identity, accountability, and continuous improvement while representing Baptist Care SA across sector networks and forums to strengthen community impact.

About you:

With experience in community or homelessness services, you bring strong operational management skills, a collaborative approach, and a deep commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people andvulnerable young people. You’re confident building partnerships, inspiring teams, and leading with integrity creating environments where innovation, respect, and cultural inclusion flourish.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Relevant qualifications in social work, community services, management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in human services or similar environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of homeless sector, Youth sector, Aboriginal services sector or similar environment

Why work with us?

 

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 7) + super
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Talent Acquisition at recruitment@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion alternatively click on the Position Description below.

 

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.