Program Manager

Are you a people-first leader who understands that supporting your staff means families receive the best version of their care?

Do you have a deep understanding of evidence-based practices and a passion for innovative approaches to child and family wellbeing?

If so, Anglicare wants you to lead our new Families, Children and Young People team. We are seeking someone permanent, full-time based in Launceston.

About the role:

As Program Manager, you will lead a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team across our Devonport, Launceston, and St Helens offices. Together, you will provide case management, parenting education, family restoration support, and counselling services that make a real difference, with a focus on families with children under 12.

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

• An understanding of the processes people utilises to overcome adversity/distress when facing life challenges;
• Provide line and Practice supervision to a group of staff in a manner consistent with Anglicare's values, Practice principles and workplace principles;
• Knowledge of practices relating to service delivery to people with a range of barriers and issues;
• An understanding of the Anglicare practice framework and other standards relevant to the Community Services Sector;
• Effective time management with the ability to develop, implement and coordinate activities of a group of workers;
• Demonstrate high level of communication and interpersonal skills with: people who access our services, family/carers, colleagues, other service providers and stakeholders;
• Experience with financial and other record management;
• Demonstrated experience with information and communication technologies;
• Ability to work autonomously within organisational policy and procedure;
• A high level of professionalism and a willingness to develop and reflect on professional practice;
• Ability to work in alignment with Anglicare's workplace principles;
• Relevant formal training and experience in providing support to people facing adversity and challenges in their lives;
• Relevant degree level qualifications (Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health), and clearly demonstrated experience or extensive experience deemed to be the equivalent;
• Previous experience in a service management role in health or human services;
• Experience in providing services within a Practice framework.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to lead a fresh, purpose-driven team dedicated to positive outcomes for children and families;
• Be part of the Statewide Community Services Leadership team, where we truly invest in our people to help them become the best leaders they can be;
• $102, $106,704.00 plus Salary Packaging that can increase your take home pay (full-time equivalent);
• 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 the position, please contact Taneeka Crawford on - or 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, 1st September 2025, by 6pm.

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-

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.