AddressThe St Vincent de Paul Society aspires to be recognised as a caring charity offering "a hand up" to people in need. We do this by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
We are looking for an Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of Bethlehem House to ensure that our facilities, processes, procedures are well-aligned and equipped to provide exceptional support and care to our residents. This role manages our well-experienced team of Support Workers and also our Facility Management team.
Working closely with the Executive Manager, we are looking for a team player who has a strong understanding of compliance in meeting regulatory/legislative requirements. Importantly, the Operations Manager will also understand that we seek to achieve our vision and purpose in a way that exceeds those fundamental standards, helping to deliver positive outcomes for our residents during their stay at Bethlehem House.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a management role in the NFP sector, ideally associated with operations management
- Deep understanding of the current Tasmanian housing crisis, homelessness and the barriers faced in overcoming associated challenges
- Relatable experience in community service, mental health, drug and alcohol or social services
- Ability to manage and motivate diverse groups of staff by applying supportive and mentoring practices
- Demonstrated leadership capacity in guiding a contemporary approach to delivery of HR functions, working effectively with others who assist in this area.
- Demonstrated experience in creating meaningful stakeholder relationships within the community services industry and across broader networks
- Exceptional time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to communicate wide a wide range of cohorts, displaying empathy and fairness in all interactions
- High level of administrative capacity, including the ability to gather and interpret data (including financial information), and to present to a broad array of parties, exercising negotiation skills where appropriate
- A strong sense of social justice and how that applies to the operations and strategic focus of Bethlehem House
- Experience in continuous improvement and risk management, adopting a strategic and contemporary approach to situations and challenges
- Commitment to work together with the greater SVDP Tas team and work towards the strategic and business plans
This role if offered full time Monday to Friday, some out of hours calls or participation in an ‘on call’ roster may be required. St Vincent de Paul is more than just a workplace, our collective commitment to our values is mirrored in our culture.
This role is vital to the success of Bethlehem House, if want to make a significant difference in your community then we would love to hear from you.
The successful applicant must hold a current compliant National Police Check, along with a valid Working with Vulnerable People Card or the ability to obtain. You must also hold a Driver's Licence with no restrictions.
St Vincent de Paul Society has an attractive salary packaging option available to all employees.
Please email **@vinniestas.org.au for a copy of the position description then click apply now and submit a Resume and Cover Letter. We are always looking for aligned values in our staff, we'd love to hear why you think you'd be a great fit for The Society.
Applications close Friday 10th of May, only applicants that progress in the selection process will be contacted.
