- Join a mission-driven organisation that prioritises integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Attractive salary packaging + fully maintained vehicle (or allowance in lieu)
- Critical leadership role - make a tangible difference in the lives of South Australians in need.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements: Design your work-life balance. This could include working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours.*
- Competitive salary packaging: Take home more with tax-free benefits, including up to $15,899 per year and an additional $2,650 tax-free each year for meals and holidays.
- Paid parental leave: Get the support you need to start or grow your family, with superannuation contributions included.
- Career development: Grow your skills and progress your career with genuine opportunities across the organisation.
- Discounted benefits: Enjoy savings on motor vehicles, gym memberships, health insurance and more
- Employee Assistance Program: Get confidential support for you and your family
- Salary Continuance Insurance: Income protection for eligible roles.
*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.
Who are we looking for?
Leverage your community services experience and join us as the Head of Safety, Quality, Risk & Assurance to help us safeguard our mission of supporting South Australians in need.
You'll bring exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, enabling you to transform complex challenges into actionable solutions that drive our organisation forward. You'll be self-directed and adaptable with an unwavering commitment to delivering quality outcomes that resonate with AnglicareSA values.
Your ability to devise effective strategies will be instrumental in navigating the multifaceted landscape of safety, quality, risk, and assurance, and in ensuring the wellbeing of our clients, staff and volunteers.
With a proven track record in leading change, driving process improvements, and implementing organisational strategies across multiple programs, you'll have a demonstrated ability to manage and execute large-scale initiatives.
What can you expect to be doing?
Your leadership will inspire a culture of excellence, driving the implementation of robust safety systems, enhancing service quality and ensuring comprehensive risk management.
- Lead with Vision and Integrity: Foster a high-performance, engaging, and collaborative environment by embodying our core values. Mentor staff, ensuring effective performance management while fostering professional growth. Provide strategic guidance and advice to the Board and Executive Management.
- Champion Safety: Lead the implementation of safety systems and protocols, collaborating with senior leadership to drive a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement that values our clients’ dignity and ensures the well-being of our dedicated staff and volunteers.
- Elevate Quality Assurance: Manage the internal audit function, oversee compliance monitoring and develop and maintain robust systems to deliver high-quality services. Ensure our policies and frameworks remain compliant and up-to-date, consistently meeting the needs of our community with excellence.
- Strategic Risk Management: Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks, proactively addressing emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Manage reporting, data analysis, and business continuity planning to ensure organisational resilience and ongoing improvement. Prioritise a supportive approach, focusing on meaningful risk management practices.
What do you need to bring?
- Tertiary qualifications in workplace health and safety, management, or related field, or extensive relevant experience. Highly Desirable: Further studies in leadership and management.
- Expertise in work health and safety management systems, including comprehensive legislative knowledge, risk management and contemporary quality and safety models.
- Previous experience in managing a self-insurance framework, including statutory reporting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, influencing and engaging at all levels, coupled with financial acumen in budget monitoring, income management, and expenditure control.
Who is AnglicareSA?
AnglicareSA, South Australia's leading social services provider, empowers over 60,000 individuals annually. Our 2,000 passionate employees and 300+ dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to support individuals, families, and communities. We address immediate needs while fostering empowerment, dignity, and maintaining control in their lives.
From emergency assistance to lifelong support, our diverse services cater to every life stage. We champion social justice, equality, and strong communities, because together, we change lives.
How to Apply:
Please click on 'Apply' and submit your application by 9.00am on 25th April 2025*
*Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.
We do not accept applications via email; for more information, please contact: Claire, Recruitment Business Partner at claire.doran@anglicaresa.com.au
You can view the Position Description via the vacancy's advert on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.
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At AnglicareSA, we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women.
