Senior Manager – Modern Slavery

The Salvation Army Australia

Senior Manager leading The Salvation Army's Modern Slavery Services with strategic and operational oversight. Positioning the organization as a leader while fostering collaboration and innovation in service delivery.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic and operational leadership in Modern Slavery Services, with a strong focus on innovative, evidence-informed practices that prioritize the needs of victim-survivors. Proven ability to manage complex service delivery, governance, and funding while fostering high-performing teams and influencing policy outcomes.

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Leadership Experience in Modern Slavery ServicesOperational Management of Multi-Site ServicesContract Negotiation and Stakeholder ManagementFinancial and Risk Management CapabilityUnderstanding of Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence

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Hard Skills

Service Delivery ManagementGovernance OversightBudget ManagementRisk ManagementContract NegotiationFunding AcquisitionProgram EvaluationPolicy AdvocacyResearch DevelopmentPractice Framework Implementation

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsResilienceInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Social WorkWorking with Children Check

Industry Keywords

Modern SlaveryFamily ViolenceDomestic ViolenceSexual ViolenceVictim-Survivor SupportCommunity Sector CollaborationPhilanthropy EngagementGovernment RelationsService InnovationEvidence-Informed Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for The Salvation Army's Modern Slavery Services across Australia.
Lead a highly specialised portfolio at the intersection of modern slavery and family, domestic and sexual violence.
Ensure services are innovative, evidence-informed and centred on the needs of victim-survivors.
Work collaboratively across government, philanthropy, community sector and internal stakeholders.
Drive national consistency, strengthen service delivery and position The Salvation Army as a recognised leader.
Lead the operational management, governance and performance of all Modern Slavery programs nationally.
Oversee contracts, funding agreements, budgets, risk management and service compliance.
Identify and secure new funding opportunities that support innovation, sustainability and service growth.
Lead development and implementation of national practice frameworks, research and evaluation initiatives.
Foster high-performing, resilient teams with specialist expertise and lived experience.
Collaborate across The Salvation Army to influence national policy and advocacy outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualifications in Social Work or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in growing services through expanded contract negotiations.
Extensive leadership experience within Modern Slavery and/or Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence services.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-site service delivery and operational management.
Strong understanding of the drivers impacts and intersections of modern slavery and family, domestic and sexual violence.
Proven experience negotiating and managing government contracts and stakeholder relationships.
Experience representing organisations within government, community or sector bodies.
Strong financial, governance and risk management capability.
A relevant Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one).
A qualification in Business or equivalent management experience will be highly regarded.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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