Description of the job
About the organisation:
Our client is a Community Services organisation that assists people and communities by offering pathways to employment, whilst helping individuals adjust to changing employment conditions. Through state government funded employment services, vocational education and training, this not-for-profit organisation works with the long term unemployed, and tailors training and support to individual needs and local circumstances.
About the opportunity:
Reporting to the Employment Services Manager, this position will ensure that the very highest quality services are delivered to a diverse range of clients. In addition to managing multiple sites and staff across the region – you will be expected to maintain a positive workplace culture, drive and manage performance of multiple sites and a regionally dispersed team.
With a focus on developing teams and performance management, the successful candidate will oversee the delivery of services and be actively engaged in developing relationships with employers to identify new business opportunities.
The base salary is very competitive and includes tax incentives through salary packaging, and a fully maintained or vehicle allowance for business AND personal use.
People with a ‘get up and go’ attitude along with a proven track record of hitting performance and outcome driven targets will do very well in this role and are encouraged to apply.
Based either in Bathurst/Orange and surrounding area OR Dubbo and surrounding area.
To be successful you should have:
- Current or previous Employment Services experience - DES, Jobactive, Workforce Australia, TTW, ParentsNext or similar;
- Previous experience managing teams with proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team to reach performance goals;
- A results and outcomes focused approach with proven success in meeting revenue targets, KPIs, and increased levels of performance;
- Local labour market knowledge and well developed local networks;
- Ability to develop and maintain long-term working relationships with a range of stakeholders;
- A demonstrated ability to meet and exceed challenging performance targets and KPIs;
- Able to use initiative, work autonomously and communicate effectively across all levels;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- A current Drivers Licence and the ability to travel to dispersed sites as necessary; and
- The ability to pass a Federal Police Check and obtain a Working with Children Check.
Applications:
To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter in word format through the “Apply” button. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Emily Hall on 0424 630 500.
About Parkhouse Bell:
Parkhouse Bell is an executive search and recruitment consultancy established in 2007, that supports providers of Human Services, Employment Services, NDIS / Disability, Community Services, Allied Health, Aged Care, and Vocational Education.
We partner with Social Impact, Not-for-Profit and For Purpose organisations to conduct executive search and selection campaigns that identify Australia’s best talent for senior management and executive appointments across our markets, enabling clients to achieve organisational, financial, and future growth objectives.
Parkhouse Bell strives to ensure that all recruitment activities are inclusive, and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that may be required from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.