General Manager Community Services

The General Manager Community Services will be responsible for the leadership, oversight and coordination of the following diverse range of programs:
• Child Contact Service
• Family and Relationship Services
• Family Relationship Centre
• Post Separation Cooperative Parenting Program
• Regional Family Dispute Resolution
• Murray Mallee Community Legal Service
• Financial Counselling
• Intake
This position will be responsible for the direct support and supervision of the following Mangers:
• Manager Community Services
• Manager Family Relationship Centre
• Principal Solicitor and Manager Murray Mallee Community Legal Service and Financial Counselling. The General Manager will assist in the development and implementation of new initiatives.
The General Manager will be required to:
• Know and understand all systems and activities associated with Community Services.
• Maintain and enhance these systems and their ability to meet the goals of the organisation.
• Ensure that the systems fulfil the highest possible standards in compliance, accountability and prudent use of resources.
• Act in keeping with the values of Mallee Family Care.
Key skills we are looking for:
• Ability to lead, supervise, coach and manage staffing groups and build high performing teams.
• Understanding of strategic service planning and change management.
• Well-developed facilitation, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills enabling the development of networks with communities of interest.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to human services, with substantial experience in management.
• Demonstrated experience in community initiatives and management within the not for profit sector.
• Experience in managing the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Willingness to undertake additional training and participate in supervision.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills and experience in developing and motivating staff.