Organisation : Whitelion
Location : Perth (Balga & Ballajura)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 10 Feb, 2021
About the organisation
Whitelion is passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our vision is for a world where no young person is left behind, where all young people have the right to equitable opportunities to reach their potential. We exist to build positive connections and pathways to work for young people at risk. Success depends on the voice and lived experience of highly vulnerable, high risk young people, systems around them and the Whitelion community.
WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN
- Great salary packaging plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- An additional two days gifted Wellbeing leave per year, plus gifted leave between Christmas and New Year for eligible staff
- Great team environment and organisational support
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
If you are interested in joining our purpose driven organisation and being part of a positive and highly supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
We are looking for a purpose driven and highly experienced manager to coach and lead our West Australian team. The State Manager is a member of the National Operations Management Team including all state managers reporting to the Director of Operations, as well as being a key member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team.
Based in Perth’s northern suburbs, the role has dual strategic and operational leadership with the following key objectives:
- Coach and lead a high performing team
- Direct line management of WA Youth Services Manager
- Contribute to building a national organisation
- Budget and contract performance
- Lead the development of grants and tenders
- Evidence informed program practice and evaluation
- Oversee the State’s integrated services, quality, data and reporting
- Drive a culture of customer centricity
- Identify and facilitate the establishment of funding and fundraising and events opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for the role, applicants must demonstrate the following:
1) Formal qualifications in social/health and human services and/or business management or relevant experience;
2) At least five years’ experience in a senior management role, in an organisation of similar scope and size;
3) Management level understanding and experience in leading complex human services programs;
4) Advanced understanding of government contract management and performance and;
5) Advanced understanding and experience in youth work practice/social work or similar.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: State Manager – Western Australia via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Youth_and_Young_People
