Organisation : Guide Dogs Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Kew)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 12 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
Guide Dogs Victoria provides high quality training to maximize the independence of people living with low vision or blindness. Our professional services extend beyond the provision of guide dogs, & include innovative children's mobility programs, orientation & mobility training for adults & people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), & social networking programs to support active community participation. Guide Dogs Victoria is one of Australia's most trusted charity & an employer of choice in the disability sector. Our staff enjoy an inclusive & collaborative working environment where talent is recognised & innovation is encouraged.
About the role
Guide Dogs Victoria currently has an exciting vacancy for an experienced professional to join our Senior Leadership Team in the role of General Manager, Guide Dog & Vision Services reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
In this role you will be responsible to:
- Develop & implement client service strategy in line with our strategic objective of being a provider of choice for the delivery of Guide Dog & Vision Services;
- Develop annual business plans & budgets & track performance against monthly targets;
- Oversee the development & maintenance of the five-year demand forecasts by service & region & ensure services are aligned to meet demand;
- Develop strategic service delivery partnerships to enhance Guide Dogs Victoria’s capacity to improve the independence of people with low vision & blindness;
- Lead or participate in a range of national projects within the Guide Dog Australia network; and
- Maintain relevant relationships with Government agencies & other peak bodies.
The successful candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualification in a related field & a demonstrated track record in a similar senior leadership position with the proven ability to lead teams of professional people;
- Previous experience managing complex & multi-faceted service operations & service programs & strong commercial acumen, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent people leadership, coaching and mentoring skills & strong client & customer focus & a commitment to person centered service practices; &
- A strong alignment with the vision of Guide Dogs Victoria in delivering independence to people with low vision or blindness.
A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills & experience, which includes tax free salary packaging.
Guide Dogs Victoria welcomes applicants who are blind or who have low vision to apply.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: GM Guide Dog & Vision Services via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Disabilities
