Manager Suicide Prevention Services

AnglicareSA

  • Adelaide, SA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
  • Lead change & champion wellbeing in a trauma-informed suicide prevention service, shaping lives and culture across SA
  • Join a passionate, supportive team and belong with a team that values you and all you bring
  • Competitive salary packaging + Fully Maintained Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
So many lives. So many ways. One you.50,000 lives and counting.That's how many South Australians our people support each year.As one of the state's leading not-for-profits, we're making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and we're growing our reach for the future.It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?Join us as a Manager, and be part of something bigger.What you'll doThis is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead both the Suicide Prevention Service and The Way Back Support Service, two programs now coming together into a unified thriving space. This position is on a fixed-term 2 year contract.We are seeking a resilient and visionary leader who can nurture a culture of care, reflection and vitality - especially as the team continues to evolve through meaningful change.You will bring a rich understanding of psychosocial approaches, trauma-informed practice, and culturally responsive frameworks. Although the program is non-clinical, you'll navigate critical interfaces with clinical mental health systems and contribute to strengthening whole of community responses.If you are someone who leads from the heart, creates space for growth, and thrives in purposeful leadership, this is your opportunity to truly make an impact.You'll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:● Leading and inspiring a multidisciplinary team through ongoing change, embedding a culture of wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth● Championing culturally centred practice, ensuring support services are inclusive, respectful, and responsive to First Nations and culturally diverse communities● Overseeing program operations, managing quality assurance, budgets, risk, and service performance to maximise impact across suicide prevention and postvention initiatives●Driving innovation and service development, incorporating lived experience, strengthening external partnerships, and shaping evidence based, trauma-informed models of careWhat you'll bringTo thrive in this role, you will have:● Degree level qualification in a Human Services discipline: Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Allied Health and extensive equivalent experience / Mental Health accreditation● Extensive experience in suicide prevention, postvention and grief support and knowledge of the broader service sector● Proven ability to work with First Nations communities, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Newly Arrived and emerging communities● Proven leadership and management ability, including the ability to work under broad direction, exercise original thinking and drive service innovationWhy AnglicareSA?Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.Here's what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:● So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you'll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That's something to be proud of.● So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.● So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, you'll never feel alone. You'll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you'll build relationships that last a lifetime.More to enjoy:● Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships● Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, paid study leave and education assistance● Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more● Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilitiesOur impact starts with youJoin AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.To apply, simply click the “Apply” button and submit your application by 5pm on Saturday 23rd August 2025 (direct applications only, no agencies please).For more information, please contact Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner, at sarah.atsisauskas@anglicaresa.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email.At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA's Reconciliation Action Plan.AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.

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