AddressEveryone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director Living Well, the General Manager, Social Services is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, management and operational leadership of a range of Social Services programs. The aim of the position is to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of individual programs and services and the achievement of strategic objectives, across a number of existing and emerging geographic areas.
About you:
Essential:
- Proven success in a managerial role including an ability to manage change processes that support strategic direction, ensure the high performance and accountability of individuals and teams.
- Demonstrated track record in development of business cases, project management and commissioning of new and or expanded services.
- Strong decision-making ability.
- Demonstrated competence in service planning, implementation and review in a dynamic, complex environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills including the capacity for presentation, negotiation, mediation, advocacy and conflict resolution.
- Proven ability to develop and achieve Strategic, tactical, financial plans and KPI’s.
- Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable.
- Strong working knowledge of operational procedures.
- Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business management or related field.
- Experience in conducting performance evaluations.
- Working knowledge of human-resources processes.
Why WMQ?
Wesley Mission We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
