Tumbelin Manager

**About us**:
Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

**About the role **- **Full**-Time max**imum** term contract until **30/06/2026**

As our Tumbelin Manager you will lead a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Tumbelin programs. Tumbelin Farm is South Australia’s first youth residential nature-based rehabilitation program which has transformed dozens of young lives since opening its doors in 2020. Tumbelin Outreach is an AOD early intervention program working with young people aged 13 - 18 within an adventure therapy framework to overcome their challenges with drug and alcohol use.

In this strategic role, you will have the overall responsibility for the Tumbelin Farm and Outreach programs, ensuring that they achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
- Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:_
- Oversee the effective delivery of the Tumbelin Farm and Tumbelin Outreach programs
- Manage a multi-disciplinary team, including Case Managers, AOD Counsellor, Adventure Therapy Practitioners, Farm Supervisors and House Parents
- Ensure compliance and outcomes across the financial and contractual obligations of the Tumbelin programs, including meeting KPIs, delivering programs and services within budget, establishing long term business models and ensuring the Tumbelin Farm micro-enterprises are financially viable
- Champion the implementation of our Tapa marnirni-apinthi Practice Framework, by driving a culture of restorative practice and therapeutic client centred care
- Use Regenerative Agriculture as a therapeutic tool within a journey of recovery

**About you**:
You will be a passionate and engaging leader, with strong people skills. With high levels of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to work with, and guide, our clients who are in our program, you will be relatable, friendly and welcoming.

You will have extensive experience in leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, as well as the ability to build and develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

You are outcome focused, with a strategic mindset who has a deep understanding of the complex needs and behaviours that our clients have, including the comorbid nature of AOD addiction, mental health and trauma.
- You will _be required _to have, or be willing to obtain:_
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team, ensuring exceptional outcomes and KPIs are met
- A comprehensive knowledge of adventure based / experiential learning principles and their relationship with healing and overcoming barriers
- The ability to relate well with clients and stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders

**Specific Requirements**:
Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.
- You will _be required _to have, or be willing to obtain:_
- Full unrestricted South Australia Driver’s Licence
- Working With Children check
- National Police Clearance
- Training: Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
- Training: Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes)
- Ability to work outside of normal office hours may be required
- Use of own vehicle

**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 in addition to increase your take home pay
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and up to five days Paid Cultural LeaveShare