Alliance Senior Manager

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are honoured to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity

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About The Position

Location: Port Pirie preferred: Other locations considered - Kadina, Clare, Pt Augusta, Whyalla, Pt Lincoln or Ceduna

Status: Full Time contract to 30 June 2027

Closing Date for Applications: 14 June 2026

The Alliance Senior Manager is nominated by the Alliance Leadership Team and employed by the Lead Sector Participant,

As the Alliance Senior Manager, your responsibility is to action decisions that the Alliance Leadership Team agree upon, as well as chairing the Alliance Management Team. Your role is not intended to focus on working on the front-line, your principal focus is on the management and administration of Alliance strategic plans.

The Country North Homelessness Alliance has developed a Charter dedicated to delivering quality, focused, inclusive and culturally safe services. The Alliance is underpinned by a culture of collaboration and cooperation to ensure the best possible outcomes for all clients in the Country North region of SA.

Please view the Position Description and Charter for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

You will

• Provide leadership to the Country North Homelessness Alliance.
• Promote alliance principles and behaviours as per the Alliance Agreement and Alliance Charter.
• Have knowledge of key barriers facing people who enter into homelessness, with complex needs, and best practice models of support and service provision.
• Have demonstrated experience in budgeting and resource planning, monitoring and reporting.

It is essential for you to have

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Diploma (or higher) in a relevant discipline, and/or
• Five (5) years relevant experience.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work, travel throughout the region and/or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description. You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.

Refer to the Uniting Country SA

Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Sandra Fuchs on 0428 326 507 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at ***email_hidden*** or 0466 503 880