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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsReady to lead with culture and create lasting change?Heres your chance to step into a role that truly makes a difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.We are seeking a passionate and experienced Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander leader, or someone with significant experience working with Aboriginal communities, to join us in the role of Service Manager for Taingi Yaitya-Itya previously known as our Aboriginal Community Connect suite of services. This impactful role is deeply rooted in cultural understanding, community empowerment and healing-informed practice.This is more than just a leadership position. Youll guide and shape culturally safe and responsive services that directly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people facing challenges related to alcohol and other drugs, homelessness, mental health, and social isolation. Join us and become part of a bold, compassionate team making genuine change.Whats the role?As our Service Manager for Taingi Yaitya-Itya, youll use your deep cultural understanding and leadership expertise to:Lead a culturally strong team dedicated to the delivery of culturally safe, trauma-informed, client-centred services.Build and strengthen meaningful partnerships with Elders, Traditional Owners, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).Coach, mentor, and support direct reports, who lead teams across Taingi Yaitya-Itya services.Ensure our services genuinely reflect community need, values and aspirations.Foster a workplace culture grounded in respect, accountability, and cultural safety.Drive continuous improvement and compliance with quality and funding frameworks.Who are you?First and foremost, you''re deeply connected to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures either through your own lived experience or extensive community-based work.Youre someone who knows how to lead with cultural insight, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to decolonising service delivery. Your experience in community or health services, particularly with Aboriginal communities, is matched by your passion for social justice and continuous improvement.Youre a natural communicator, a supportive mentor, and someone who confidently navigates collaboration across diverse agencies.Youll also bring:Relevant qualifications in social work, community services, or related fields.Strong leadership experience, ideally in a management role.Expertise in contract management, budgeting, and report writing.Proven experience working collaboratively across health, AOD, or community service environments.A culturally safe, person-centred approach to care.Strong community ties or lived experience that deeply informs your practice.Whats in it for you?Apart from knowing youre genuinely making a difference every day, Uniting Communities offers:In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access PayPurchased Leave12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff1 Day of Community Engagement LeaveEarly Intervention & Psychosocial Support ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounted Health Insurance plansDiscounts on Mobiles and Internet plansLearn more about our work and the benefits on offer unitingcommunities.orgHow to applyWed love to hear from you!Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we''ll review applications on an ongoing basis. For more information, reach out directly to Cheryl Lierton Executive Manager, Community Services on 0488 147 274 .Finally, please note Uniting Communities takes the safety of children, young people, and vulnerable adults seriously. Successful candidates must adhere to our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.UC acknowledges that community membersparticularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home carehave valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting? How many years'' experience do you have as a service manager? Do you have experience in a community outreach environment? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Community Services & Development 1,001-5,000 employeesUniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. 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