General Manager Social Enterprise

Our Social Enterprise is a cause driven, commercial operation that exists to make social and business impact through the promotion of the benefits and value of employing people with disabilities. We operate across 5 employment sites in Ballarat. 

After successfully merging operations with Ballarat Regional Industries (BRI) in 2022 we are seeking a commercially savvy people leader to join us as our General Manager to help us take our Social Enterprise to the next level. 

Our Social Enterprise Divisions partner with some of the region’s largest manufacturing operations to co-pack and assemble component parts and products, and provide them with outsourced production capacity.  We also provide tailored third party labour solutions to our local commercial partners in current areas such as SQF accredited food packaging, light industrial assembly, cleaning, linen hire, landscaping/gardening, event management and recycling operations. 

Most recently we have added the operation of the two Ballarat, Victorian Container Deposit Scheme Recycling Depots as our latest innovative work opportunities. 

We employ a dedicated and professional team of operations and disability professionals to enable our 220 strong supported employment workforce to succeed in achieving their employment goals whilst also delivering quality work outcomes.

Ideally you will have:

• Come from an operations, production or senior management position in a manufacturing, light industrial, warehousing or similar environment and this experience is supported with tertiary qualifications. 
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen with experience in budget management and solid knowledge of commercial principles with a proven ability to drive profit and reach targets.
• A track record of effective people leadership, mentoring and capacity building of individuals and teams.
• Proven capacity to operate both strategically and operationally with expertise in customer service, contract execution, sales and networking and marketing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credible relationships and network as well as negotiate and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated change management implementation experience. 

Experience in the disability or community services sectors is not essential as we employ a team of professionals that can support you with this – what we need is your commercial ‘know how’ to enable the delivery of our strategic plan and to take us into the future.  

This role is perfect for a business savvy people-leader who has been looking for an opportunity to contribute your skills and passion to a worthwhile cause, whilst contributing to a greater purpose than just profits. Like all of the NDIS, our supported employment sector is subject to review and reform, and we need our new GM to stay informed and advocate for our community.

Key Selection Criteria 

Successful appointment to a position will be subject to a pre-employment safety screening process which includes, but not limited to, the following checks: 

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Right to Work in Australia; and
• Current Driver’s License.

• At McCallum we are a values driven organisation with equity, integrity, and respect at the heart of what we do. We work collaboratively, practice excellence and take accountability for our work. We value everyone’s unique contribution and enable and empower each other to be able to achieve.  To work with us, you will need to live these values too
• As a charity NFP we provide great job security.  This is a full time role with an attractive salary package, which includes a vehicle option.  
• You will also be entitled to salary packing options of up to $15,900 for eligible household expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• This is a highly visible, influential role in the Ballarat business community where you will have the opportunity to show real community leadership to make meaningful social impact and champion the b2b Business to Ballarat philosophies.

How to apply

Please visit www.mccallum.org.au/careers to view the full Position Description (PD) and submit the following: 

• A cover letter that tells us why you are applying and feel you are a suitable candidate in line with the essential requirements on the PD
• Your resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications

Applications close 18 March 2024 or earlier should a suitable pool of candidates be sourced to commence recruitment. 

For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Lauren Baker, EM People & Culture on 0401 477 *** or email ******@mccallum.org.au

At McCallum, we support a culture where individuals of any background feel included and confident bringing their whole selves to work.  We aim to foster talent and empower our staff. 

We are currently accepting direct applicants only, please no agency referrals.