Organisation : Linkwest
Location : Perth (Nedlands)
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : Salary $91,000 (pro-rata if required) plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
Application closing date : 25 Jul, 2021
About the organisation
Linkwest is the Western Australian peak body for Neighbourhood and Community Resource Centres. Linkwest's primary purpose is to assist these Centres in being the best they can be, ensuring they develop vibrant, inclusive, and connected communities and remaining part of the local landscape for generations to come. Linkwest offers its members customised support; training and networking opportunities; personalised resources; information, advice and guidance; funding opportunities; marketing tools; and advice and assistance in areas such as centre governance, policies, and mediation.
Linkwest is committed to supporting Neighbourhood and Community Resource Centres to implement Community-led Development principles at a local level.
Community-led development can enrich individuals, groups and communities and subsequently build social capital and social cohesion by facilitating:
- A sharing of experiences, knowledge, skills and resources.
- The recognition of the value of the diverse contributions that people can make.
- The acknowledgement of the individual needs, aspirations and skill level of others.
- The development of relationships based on trust and respect.
- Local participation in decisions and activities.
- Individual and group empowerment through self-determination.
About the role
The Position
You will be responsible as the Operations Manager for all matters related to finance and accounting, IT, HR, corporate administration, quality assurance, taxation and payroll. You will directly manage a small team (including project staff as required) and work collaboratively with the Sector Development Manager, directly reporting to the CEO, to further Linkwest’s objectives. In addition, the role will have a sector development component, providing finance advice, updates, resources and training to Linkwest Members, customers and fee for service training in finance to other NFPs.
The Person
You will be a person comfortable in a dynamic, team-based environment with a track record of contributing to a productive organisational culture. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following experience and capability:
- experience in a managerial role with responsibility for financial management/accounting and corporate services
- experience contributing to organisational sustainability, including financial forecasting and cost benefit analysis
- experience implementing continuous improvement strategies at an organisational level
- knowledge and application of contemporary human resources practices
- experience coordinating accreditation processes, including associated audit and preparation of relevant documentation
Qualifications in a relevant area (i.e. commerce, business administration or similar) would be highly desirable.
You will be required to within the Perth metropolitan area and across WA to help engage with our members.
Employee Benefits
In addition to working as part of a team driven by purpose, working to support community-led development, other benefits include:
- salary $91,000 (pro-rata if required) plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
- support and opportunities for both formal and informal professional development
- family-friendly workplace and flexible working conditions
- hybrid working conditions (i.e. work from home options)
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Operations Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development
