State Manager (Clean Force) Victoria

Clean Forceis a social enterprise of WISE Employment. Our purpose is to provide meaningful and sustainable employment for people who may have been previously excluded from the general labour market due to enduring mental illnesses, learning disabilities, and other types of disadvantage, such as refugees and the long-term unemployed, all while providing commercial cleaning and grounds services.By employing and providing tailored training and support, we aim to develop valued vocational and non-vocational skills that all employers seek, thereby increasing one’s independence, confidence, social skills and levels of participation in the broader community. 

Your New Role
You will be managing the daily operations of Clean Force Victoria, which provides cleaning services across construction, government, commercial and NFP industries. Reporting to the National Manager, this is a hands-on management role that is accountable for all aspects of our VIC operation, including staff engagement, business development and growth.

The State Manager will focus on key areas of the role, including;

• Ensuring that our purpose is embedded in our daily operations, practices and procedures.
• Expanding our client portfolio within VIC and working with like-minded organisations to deliver on shared social impact goals.
• Ensuring we maintain a diverse workforce, and that appropriate support, training and development is provided.
• Preparing and submitting quotes and tenders on medium to large opportunities.
• Managing quality and compliance systems, processes and matters
• Identifying and implementing both support and business strategies, as aligned with the national Clean Force model.

Why Join Our Team?

• We are a growing organisation making a real difference in the community.
• We have a great workplace culture and a collaborative and professional team that cares about our people.
• We offer a competitive salary package including base salary, superannuation and not-for-profit salary packaging (tax savings), company mobile phone and laptop, work vehicle, + more!
• Reward and recognition initiatives.
• You will have access to exclusive leading retailer benefits and discounts.
• You can access a Diversity Day and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• You will have access to various healthy lifestyle initiatives and benefits.

About you (selection criteria)
We’re seeking an experienced, community-minded leader to manage, support and grow our operation across VIC.
 
Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within a social enterprise or community-based organisation – an understanding of how a social enterprise can thrive within a commercial environment.
• Strong leadership skills - supporting others to understand, act in the best interests of and embrace our mission through training, team work and development initiatives.
• Proven experience in contributing to a healthy work culture and managing quality, compliance and people matters.
• An understanding of employment-related barriers experienced by people under-represented in the employment market, including people with a disability, mental health illness, and refugees, asylum seekers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Proven business development, networking and negotiating ability.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Experience in managing a division or a large team within a facilities management industry (or similar) is preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related and/or community discipline.

About WISE Employment:
Celebrating 30 years in the employment services industry, WISE Employment is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to providing quality employment, training and support to the disadvantaged members of our community, the long-term unemployed and people with disability. We aim to inspire, transform and empower people by connecting them with employers who care. WISE also operates two highly successful socially inclusive social enterprises along with a range of other programs and services aligned to the needs of the community.

Please visit our careers page, www.wiseemployment.com.au/careers-at-wise, to find out more about WISE.

Are you ready to Apply?
Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the above-specified requirements.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at ************@wiseemployment.com.au.  
  
Here at WISE Employment, we actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates.