Program Manager Aged Care Services
- Lead our Darwin-based Aged Care Team
- Strengths Based Environment
- Salary Package an additional $15,900 annually & 5 weeks annual leave
About Anglicare NT
Anglicare NT is a respected provider of quality human services across urban, regional, and remote areas. Anglicare NT offers a range of career opportunities in the community and social services sector in a diverse range of fields such as children and youth, family relationships and counselling, refugee and migrant, corporate services, financial counselling, mental health, disability and home care, social enterprises, and specialist homelessness services
We offer great benefits, including:
- Further training and development options.
- Flexible working conditions; five (5) weeks annual leave.
- A strengths-based environment.
We also offer great salary packaging options that can significantly increase your take-home pay.
About the Opportunity
As Program Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Aged Care Services team, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets contractual, legislative, and compliance requirements. You will provide direct supervision and support to staff, manage recruitment and onboarding, and lead performance development processes. Your role will also involve managing budgets, contributing to service reform, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that respond to the evolving aged care landscape.
You will work closely with internal teams, community leaders, and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships and promote Anglicare NT’s aged care programs. Your ability to respond to complex client needs, critical incidents, and service challenges with professionalism and empathy will be key to your success.
What we are looking for:
- Tertiary qualification in Community Services, Health Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum three years’ experience in a management role within the community services sector.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing culturally diverse teams.
- Sound knowledge of aged care reforms, compliance requirements, and service innovation.
- Excellent communication, time management, and resilience under pressure.
- Proficient in client record systems, reporting, and budget management.
- Prior experience or, at a minimum, demonstrated commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse clients, communities, staff, and Aboriginal controlled organisations.
Note: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), section 57 of the Antidiscrimination Act 1996 (NT) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Special Measures vacancies are open to everyone including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. However, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
As part of the recruitment process, please address the key selection criteria using the online application on the Anglicare NT website.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact the Director Aged & Disability on (08) 8985 0000
Applications Close COB Friday 19 September 2025
Please note: It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must provide 100 points of identification to confirm Australian citizenship or eligibility to work in Australia; possess a Working with Children (Ochre Card), a current National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a valid NT driver’s licence.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
Anglicare NT is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Anglicare NT is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for healthcare professionals. Aged Care Support workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice).
Anglicare NT staff who do NOT work directly with vulnerable people will not be required to provide evidence of COVID 19 vaccination
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