Are you an experienced senior manager with the ability to manage multiple programs and contribute to the strategic direction of service delivery?
Join our leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, NDIS services, suicide prevention programs and health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia.
POSITION: Senior Program Manager
SALARY LEVEL: $120,284.46 – $135,631.85 (MHACA EBA/SCHADS Level 7 or 8 depending on experience) + 12% super
POSITION HOURS: 38 hours a week. Full-time, and ongoing.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Program Manager is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and oversees programs relating to participant outcomes.
The role is responsible for staff management, risk management, compliance and reporting.
The programs the Senior Manager oversees can change depending on the needs of the organisation, however in January 2026 the two programs the role manages are the Housing and Homelessness Programs and the NT Aftercare Service (support after a suicidal crisis).
The Senior Program Manager is engaged in program design, budgeting, evaluation of operational performance and continuous improvement processes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is an experienced program manager, preferably with experience in mental health and/or social service delivery. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing demands whilst ensuring service delivery is participant focused and meeting compliance requirements. This role supports wellbeing and safety across the organisation so de-escalation skills are essential, as is the ability to easily develop rapport with people from a range of backgrounds.
WHAT WE OFFER
MHACA offers a rewarding career with a range of employee benefits including:
- Purpose driven, impact focused work within the mental health services sector.
- Six weeks annual leave, and 11 days personal leave per year.
- Generous salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
- A Wellbeing Allowance of $400 per financial year
- Opportunities to grow, including professional development through our Learning and Development Framework, as well as individual training opportunities.
- Flexible and family friendly workplace policies.
If this sounds interesting and you think you’d be an asset to our team, we encourage you to APPLY NOW. We encourage people to apply, even if they don’t meet all role requirements as we value transferable skills, diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.
Download the Position Description
For further information on the position please contact Linda Carpenter on 08 89504600 or email hr@mhaca.org.au
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications need to contain a cover letter that demonstrates your experience in line with the essential role criteria, along with a resume and contact details of two current referees.
Please email your application to hr@mhaca.org.au
Applications will close 4pm Monday 9 March 2026, but MHACA reserves the right to interview as suitable candidates apply, so get your application in early.
