Manager (Garbutt Community Centre)

Community Gro Inc is a community-based non-profit organisation overseen by a Board of Governance and operationally managed by a Chief Executive Officer.

Community Gro believes in a safe and equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives.

Community Gro is committed to delivering holistic services and support necessary to ensure safety, financial wellbeing, and life changing opportunities within our community.

The Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the programs at the Garbutt Community Centre. As a member of the leadership team, this role works under limited direction and is responsible for the management of the Garbutt Community Centre (“Centre”) as well as a designated organisational portfolio.  The Centre provides services to enhance the quality of life of families and individuals in the community through the provision of a community meeting place and provision of information and referral services.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the organisation as a member of the leadership team
• Take organisational leadership responsibility for an allocated management portfolio
• Oversee the delivery of high quality programs and services at the Community Centre
• Drive community engagement and develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships 
• Provide supportive leadership and create a safe and welcoming workplace culture 
• Achieve sound financial management for the service including optimising funding opportunities
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance and fulfilment of governance reporting obligations

• Relevant Degree (i.e., Business, Management or Human Services) with substantial experience OR relevant post graduate qualifications OR relevant Diploma with substantial experience OR less formal qualifications with acquisition of considerable skills and a high level of discipline knowledge.
• Previous relevant experience working within communities, and operational management of a community services centre/department/section including effective human, financial and asset resources management.   
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and expertise in community services program planning, delivery and evaluation, with knowledge of relevant government and community programs and funding.  
• Working knowledge of risk management principles as these apply to the delivery of community programs, and which aim to provide safe working and event environments. Trauma informed training or certification desirable.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, and representation of the organisation at local and regional networking and community events. 
• Team management skills to work autonomously, providing leadership and support to professional and non-professional staff, with applied knowledge of human resources principles, employment and safety legislation.  Volunteer management desirable.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to solve organisational issues, negotiate issues and prepare and present governance reports.  Tender writing experience desirable.
• Effective time management with the ability to manage and organise a range of activities and individuals while maintaining a solutions focus, positive, calm and resilient demeanour.
• Queensland Class C Drivers Licence, Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, Satisfactory National Police Clearance, current positive Working with Children Blue Card and current Senior First Aid Certificate. Mental Health First Aid Certification desirable. 

1. Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume via SEEK
2. For further information, please visit our website: www.communitygro.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Community Gro acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of this country throughout Australia and their connection to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to them, their culture and to the Elders past, present, and emerging. We particularly acknowledge the Wulgurukaba and Bindal people on whose land Community Gro Inc. is located.