Program Manager

Exciting, unique opportunity for a dynamic and innovative Programs Manager to lead a team supporting our residents to achieve their housing and employment outcomes. Our Longer-Term Accommodation Programs have properties currently located in**Western, and South-Western Sydney,**with further growth opportunities planned.****This is a permanent, full-time role.

Dignity’s longer-term housing program provides stable housing and wrap-around support, empowering people to end their homelessness.

Our Ready to Work, Intergenerational. Transition to Lease, Transition to Work, and other supportive programs create that opportunity. With multiple sites our program initiatives are growing, and we are now looking for an experienced Programs Manager to oversee program initiatives and provide strong, proactive leadership to the Programs team.

Bring your trauma informed, and person-centered program coordination to supporting individuals and families who are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. We are a charity with a different perspective. By keeping people, families and community at the heart of everything we do, and providing essential services, we walk alongside people on their journey back 'home'. Our mission is to empower people with Dignity and prevent, respond to, and end homelessness.

What's in it for you

Competitive salary

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

Car allowance

Permanent full-time role

Monday to Friday | 38 hours per week

Committed and passionate team

Professional development opportunities

Key duties

· Overall responsibility for managing Dignity’s longer-term housing programs ensuring effectiveness and positive program outcomes.

Provide strong leadership and development to Program Co-ordinators to assist in achieving positive Program outcomes.

Network and develop strategic relationships with affiliate support services and referral agencies.

Maintain relationships with current Employment Partners and proactively source new connections.

Be the Dignity representative at interagency meetings, community outreach days and events to enhance our Dignity Programs.

Develop and maintain other program initiatives to support people experiencing homelessness.

Ensure accommodation sites continually meet Dignity standards.

What you'll need

Previous experience in the community services sector

Program experience ideally in implementing and managing program initiatives

Previous people leadership with a strong focussing on mentoring and developing staff

Strong verbal and written communication

Effective relationship and partnership management skills

Flexible and adaptable approach, with time management and problem-solving abilities, including project management

Valid Working with Children Check (for paid work)

First Aid/CPR Certification

DV Aware Certification or willingness to obtain

NSW drivers' licence and reliable vehicle

Ability to travel across multiple sites

Location: Campbelltown & Kingswood | Hybrid | WFH on occasion

Position: Permanent Full Time | Monday to Friday | 38 hours per week

How to apply: Please submit your cover letter and an up-to-date CV via SEEK.

For more information about Dignity visit our websitewww.dignity.org.auor Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/dignityltd/

Dignity Ltd is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

We are an EEO employer and value the diversity of our people. Dignity is committed to being a Child Safe organisation.

Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest in working with Dignity.