Operations Manager

As a Operations Manager, this is your opportunity to lead impactful community programs, outreach services, volunteers, and operational functions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

You'll inspire high-performing teams, build strong community partnerships, and drive sustainable, mission-focused outcomes aligned with The Salvation Army's values.

Reporting to the Corps Officers, this is a permanent, full-time role, located in Adelaide, SA.

This role is primarily worked Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; however, regular attendance on Wednesday evenings is required to support a key community service program.

How you will make an impact

• Lead the operational delivery of community engagement, outreach, volunteer, and support services, ensuring programs are impactful, safe, and responsive to community needs.

• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of employees and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of community programs, including community meals, outreach services and community events and collaborate with on-site programs including homelessness support, food relief, financial counselling and community meals, family initiatives., outreach services, and community events.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organisations, schools, government agencies, donors, and other stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and community outcomes.

• Manage operational budgets, resources, assets, and business planning activities to ensure sustainable and effective service delivery.

• Ensure compliance with legislative, funding, governance, and workplace health and safety requirements while driving continuous improvement across all operational areas.

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, community support/development or significant experience (5 years) in community services environment

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams and volunteers, with a proven ability to coach and develop staff, manage performance and build capability.

• Experience managing a budgets.

• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

• Solid level of computer literacy in MS Office and exposure to various databases.

• A national criminal history check is required

• Relevant state Working with Children Check is required

• SA Driver's license

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.

• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)

• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.

• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Conditions Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Level 5

How to apply If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role.

Together we can build a brighter future.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.