Area Manager

Area Manager - Inclusive Employment Australia, Lower Hunter. The Salvation Army, in partnership with Employment Plus, is building a new Inclusive Employment Australia team in the Hunter and Lower Hunter areas. This role provides leadership within a mission-driven environment focused on delivering high-quality employment support for Australians with disability, injury or illness. You will be part of a respected not-for-profit organisation offering flexible hours and opportunities for growth.

• Provide impactful leadership aligned to Salvation Army values, mission and strategic plans.
• Empower team performance and productivity, ensuring the team delivers commercial returns in line with operational plans and supports a diverse group of participants to achieve employment aligned with their goals and circumstances.
• Oversee multiple sites across the region with travel to ensure locations are well-supported.
• Maintain a deep understanding of local caseloads, employment and social trends; build relationships with key employers, services, schools, training providers and across local Salvation Army services.
• Adapt servicing to local requirements and circumstances; innovate service approaches within a framework of evidence-based decision making where the voice of participants and employers is paramount.
• Ensure compliance with National Standards for Disability, ISO accreditation and other quality initiatives and compliance requirements.
• Enable each team member to develop their skills through training, coaching and oversight.
• Participate in performance appraisals and foster effective communication to enhance staff retention, development, feedback and recognition.
• Adhere to OH&S policies, understand and apply Deed and guideline requirements, and stay updated with contractual changes to guarantee top-quality service.

• Tertiary qualifications in areas such as Employment Services, Community Services or other relevant areas are desirable.
• Experience leading or delivering an employment or other relevant support service, including advanced barrier management, reverse marketing, placement of candidates into employment and post-placement support and verification.
• Experience in day-to-day management and coordination of effective teams.
• Ability to overcome objections and break down barriers for people living with a disability.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in achieving and exceeding business targets and KPIs.
• Must hold a Driver's license as travel throughout the region will be required.

Ready to join a respected, values-driven not-for-profit organisation? If your answer is YES, apply now and complete the online application including a cover letter addressing the above requirements. Your cover letter can be uploaded alongside your resume, or as one document.

• Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free plus meal & entertainment benefits).
• Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks (for full-time employees).
• Comprehensive and supportive on-the-job training, with opportunity to undertake tertiary education relevant to your position.
• Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more.
• Leave benefits with access to purchased leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year for Salvos volunteering.
• Access to free counselling and health & wellness initiatives.
• Long-term opportunities within Employment Plus and the wider Salvos networks.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment. We value diversity across cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. All child-facing roles require a Working with Children Check, and all applicants require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We are a child-safe organisation dedicated to protecting children and young people from harm. We value integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration.