Area Manager (Tamworth)

Permanent full-time leadership position located in Tamworth!
Additional leave benefits & company perks!
Optional flexitime, 9-day fortnight & salary sacrifice arrangements!
BEST's Workforce Australia department is growing, and we want you to join our team!
As an employee of BEST, you can become part of our community-focused culture and contribute to the diversity of our company. Due to our status as a not for profit, public benevolent institution, we have the ability to offer our staff optional salary sacrifice arrangements as well as the following additional employee benefits:
Optional flexitime arrangements (full-time employees)
Optional 9-day fortnight arrangements (full-time employees)
Learning and development opportunities, including optional traineeship arrangements
Anniversary Leave
Birthday Leave
Option to purchase additional leave
Discounts on gift cards and other purchases
Employee Wellbeing Program; and
Employee Assistance Program
This may be the job for you!
As an Area Manager, you will train, empower, direct and lead high performing teams across your area. Responsible for holistic area performance, people management, performance management and operational management, you will implement and manage relevant contract requirements, oversee and direct operations and lead a positive, high performing and capable team to consistently achieve key performance indicators and compliance.
This is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week, Monday to Friday) based at our Tamworth office, and will require regular travel to outreach sites to support team performance and operations.
About BEST:
BEST Employment Ltd. is a regional based, not for profit Company limited by guarantee. We provide a range of services (contracted Government Services, Community Services and fee for service) over a massive geographic area with our Head Office based in Inverell, NSW. We have over 200 staff members working from 20 offices across North West NSW, Far West NSW and the Darling Downs area in QLD.
BEST is both well recognised and justifiably proud of its proven record and reputation as a high-performing and high quality service provider.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will be a self-motivated and resilient leader with:
A solutions-focused and results-driven mindset.
A passion and ability to foster a positive culture and create and maintain a safe working environment.
Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
Excellent attention to detail with strong digital literacy and administrative skills.
Demonstrated strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
Demonstrated ability to critically analyse information and resolve problems in an informed, timely and effective manner.
Demonstrated success in managing and supporting a team to achieve KPIs and targets.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement tailored staff training and development plans.
Previous experience in a leadership or management role.
Previous experience in budget management.
Relevant qualifications in Community Services, Employment Services, Business Management and/or Leadership, and/or demonstrated extensive relevant experience.
How to Apply:
Click "Apply Now". We will be looking for applications that include the following two documents:
Current resume - please include at least two (2) contactable work referees.
Cover letter - please give us a brief overview of your previous relevant experience and include how your skills are relevant to this role.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or cultural background. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
For further information or to have a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity with BEST, please contact:
Julie Sills (Chief Human Resources Officer): HR@best.com.au
or
Rebecca May (Regional Manager) Rebecca.May@best.com.au
Applications close Sunday, 18 February 2024 at 11.59pm