Hybrid NT Youth Services Manager bei The Salvation Army

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offers a dynamic range of programs supporting young people to thrive. We engage youth across Australia through innovative services that build opportunity, confidence, and community. From housing and homelessness to education, employment, and therapeutic programs – our work is grounded in dignity, inclusion, and hope.

A unique opportunity

Are you a strong relationship-builder and community connector with a passion for youth empowerment? Are you energised by fresh starts, bold ideas, and the opportunity to shape something meaningful from the ground up?

This is your chance to pioneer and lead the delivery of Youth Services across the Northern Territory. With a strong focus on community development and partnerships, this role will see you at the forefront of creating impactful change for young people in urban and regional communities.

About the role

We are seeking a Youth Services Manager to join our National Leadership team in Youth Services located in Darwin. You’ll be leading a diverse team, building collaborative partnerships, and contributing to national youth practice frameworks – all while driving local solutions tailored to community needs. Travel within the Territory and occasional interstate travel will be required, along with some after-hours work.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the delivery of youth services across the NT with a focus on community-led development

• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with local communities and key stakeholders

• Contribute to the review, consolidation, and growth of youth services in the region

• Drive implementation of national practice frameworks at the local level

• Champion the mission and values of TSA through involvement in local leadership teams

• Ensure services are resourced, funded, and aligned with The Salvation Army’s Youth Model of Care

• Build, mentor and empower a professional team with a positive, purpose-driven culture

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership and quality assurance across all youth programs

You will have

• Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field and at relevant experience, including senior management experience

• High level understanding of contemporary youth work practices

• Experience in active membership in community or government bodies within the sector

• Relevant state Working with Children Check is required

• Current Drivers Licence

What we offer 

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)

• Flexible working conditions

• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits

• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks

• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme

• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;

• Opportunity for career development;

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution  

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration