General Manager

We are seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead SHINE Inspire Achieve Belong Inc. to deliver quality complementary programs to girls and young women across two schools in the Midwest region of Western Australia.

As a key leadership role reporting directly to the Board, this position presents a unique opportunity to lead strategy and operations, whilst advancing SHINE’s purpose, mission and values. 

The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring good governance, guiding organisational strategic direction and overseeing financial, human resource and operational management.  This role will drive stakeholder engagement and foster strong external partnerships with key government, non-government, community organisations, ACCO’s, and businesses with a shared value base.

The position is based in Geraldton, 420 km from Perth.

Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key accountabilities

1. Organisational leadership and strong governance, with support to the Board.
2. Financial and operational management of SHINE, maintaining effective and efficient systems that support the delivery of programs.
3. Human resource management of the organisation.
4. Identify, grow, and maintain relationships and partnerships with key government, non-government, the community, and organisations with a shared value base.

Key selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated knowledge and leadership experience in community services and/or education sectors.
2. Demonstrated leadership and management ability and the capacity to identify and manage necessary change and exercise a high level of decision-making.
3. Management experience in a not-for-profit organisation, including sound financial, risk and human resource management skills.
4. Ability to manage and meet contractual obligations and to liaise with funding bodies and sponsors to meet contract obligations.
5. Ability to identify funding opportunities and to generate income through submission writing and networking.
6. Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including individuals, community organisations, businesses, and government.
7. Previous experience with education or youth-based programs, including monitoring and evaluation and implementation, management, and reporting.

Desirable

• Business management qualifications 
• Not-for-profit executive experience
• Marketing or public relations background
• Previous experience in program management 

ABOUT Shine Inspire Achieve Belong Inc.

SHINE Inspire Achieve Belong Inc. was founded in 2010 and provides complementary education programs for girls and young women in the Midwest region of Western Australia. These programs focus on supporting girls at risk of disengaging from the mainstream education system because of personal disruption to, disconnection from, or discontinuity with the school curriculum and community. 

We provide two key programs (SHIMMER and SHINE) that aim to increase girls and young women's social and emotional well-being and re-engage them in education and community life.  SHINE creates a safe space where girls can be themselves, be inspired, experience achievement, and gain a sense of belonging with peers facing similar issues.

SHINE partners with businesses, community organisations, and schools to develop multi-faceted life skills programs and opportunities for female students.  Through the collaboration of partners, we have supported more than 1300 girls and young women over the past 13 years. 

The organisation is funded through federal and state government contracts and corporate sponsorships.  Our volunteer Board is comprised of professionals based in Perth and the Midwest region.

How to apply

To make an application, you will be required to submit a cover letter incorporating a response to the key selection criteria and your CV.  To obtain the Job Description or for further information, please get in touch with Board Chair, Racheal Enkel at 0417 175 *** or *************@shinetoday.com.au.

Applications close on the 12th January 2024 at 5 pm WST.  Please send your application to *************@shinetoday.com.au