Fixed-term, full-time position, based at any of our locations statewide

Hobart, Launceston, Burnie or Devonport

This role concludes on the 30 June 2024.  There may be an opportunity for this role to continue or another similar role at Anglicare Tasmania, subject to government funding.

About us:

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

About the Role:

This role is tasked with reviewing and consulting on rebranding Anglicare Tasmania’s current Child & Youth Mental Health program as well as reviewing Anglicare’s current program practice to develop a Children’s Voice Framework in collaboration with our stakeholders.

The successful applicant will possess demonstrable competency, knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the following areas:

• Highly developed project management skills including facilitation and resourcing of meetings and consultations;
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and negotiate to build consensus on key issues.
• An ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, organise work and achieve objectives within time lines and budget
• Ability to work in a sensitive, complex and demanding environment with a high degree of autonomy and self-management.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues pertaining to people who have complex needs and a conceptual understanding of the systematic social and political context in which they occur.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Education, Psychology, Social work, Nursing and Allied Health) or extensive experience and qualifications (Diploma of Community Services) deemed equivalent and/or clearly demonstrated experience in Community Services

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary including Salary Packaging; 
• a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

For further information about this position please contact Jodie Stokes, State Manager – Community Services, on 0419 696 310 or [email protected] during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021;
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:
• provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY, 11th DECEMBER 2022, at 6.00pm.

This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted upon receipt.

If you are interested in reading the position description and joining our team, please click on the ‘Apply’‘ button. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.