27 Nov
Centacare
Pooraka
- Full time, Fixed term (Maternity Cover) | Location: Pooraka and Elizabeth
- Impactful leadership role
- SCHADS Level 7 + super + PBI salary packaging
About the programs
Next Steps
Next Steps supports young people aged 16–21 who are transitioning from residential care to independent living. The program provides therapeutic, practical, and tenancy support to help young people build life skills, strengthen wellbeing, and successfully move into their own homes.
Hannah Place
Hannah Place provides supported accommodation for young women who are pregnant or parenting and under Guardianship of the Minister. The service offers protected housing and tailored support to help young mothers develop parenting skills, stability, and independence.
About the opportunity
Centacare is seeking an experienced and values-driven Manager to lead our Next Steps and Hannah Place programs during a 7-month maternity leave period with the possibility of extension up to 9 months.
The Manager will provide leadership and operational oversight across both programs across two locations, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supervising multidisciplinary teams
- Providing staff support, development, and performance oversight
- Managing program operations—including budgets, reporting, KPIs, and contract requirements
- Overseeing referral and intake processes
- Ensuring risk management and worker safety procedures are followed
- Building strong relationships with partner agencies and key stakeholders
- Supporting program planning, development, and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
Essential:
- Social Work degree (or equivalent)
- DHS Working with Children Check
- Current driver’s licence
- Experience leading and managing staff
- Experience working with vulnerable young people or families with complex needs
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
It’s a bonus if you have:
- Management experience or qualifications
- Knowledge of trauma, attachment, therapeutic interventions,
and child protection systems
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
Why Choose Centacare ..
- A role with real purpose – every day you make a difference.
- A supportive, values-driven team who’ve got your back.
- PBI salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Longstanding and reputable organisation
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health insurance discounts with Bupa
About Us
Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do.
We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients.
To learn more about us, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.
Ready to Apply?
Your application should include a cover letter and resume as one document outlining your qualifications, experience, and how you meet the requirements of the role.
To access the position description or submit your application click on the 'Apply' button.
Applications close 5:00pm on Monday the 8th of December 2025
We may close the role early if we find the right person—so don’t wait!
To know more about this position in confidence please contact Megan Welsh, Executive Manager on 0417 860 635.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect no agencies please.
📌 Manager Next Steps and Hannah Place (Maternity Cover) (Pooraka)
🏢 Centacare
📍 Pooraka
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