<ul>
<li><strong>Fantastic Not for Profit Opportunity</strong></li>
<li><strong>Community Housing Provider working with Housing Co-operatives</strong></li>
<li><strong>Competitive salary and excellent benefits including Flexi-time</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE</h3>
<p>The Co-operative Development Manager leads a team of 3 x Co-op Development Officers, whose main role is to lead and grow Co-operative housing for the independence and wellbeing of people and communities. The role is responsible for facilitating the ongoing development of co-operatives within the Common Equity NSW (CENSW) program through the provision of advice, guidance and training to ensure their long term success, sustainability and compliance with legal and program requirements.</p>
<p>This role will foster positive working relationships between CENSW and co-operatives. This includes providing information, resources and guidance to co-operatives regarding tenancy management, group functioning, conflict and problem resolution, legal matters<strong>,</strong> planning and financial management to name a few.</p>
<p>The role reports to the Operations Manager and works closely with the Property Management team.</p>
<h3>To be successful in this role you will need to be able:</h3>
<ul>
<li>To consult, liaise and build effective relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups</li>
<li>To demonstrate a resourceful, resilient and solution focused approach</li>
<li>To facilitate communication processes in small groups</li>
<li>To apply and interpret Community Housing Policies and guidelines</li>
<li>To initiate and follow through on projects</li>
<li>To lead a team</li>
</ul>
<h3>ABOUT THE COMPANY</h3>
<p>Common Equity NSW is a not for profit Tier 2 Community Housing Provider established in 2009 and is unique in the marketplace as the Peak Body for co-operative housing in the State. We operate in the co-operative housing sector with 32 individual housing co-operatives as members, totalling over 500 properties under management. In addition, the company operates a number of direct managed properties and has a variety of reporting responsibilities as a Community Housing Provider. We seek to assist low-income families and individuals to live better and obtain a brighter, secure future through access to housing they can afford.</p>
<h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3>
<ul>
<li>Relevant degree and experience in Community Housing and Community Development OR lesser qualification with substantial relevant experience</li>
</ul>
<h3>EXPERIENCE</h3>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated competency in community-focused service delivery</li>
<li>Applying legislation and Community Housing policies</li>
<li>Team management / leadership experience</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in working with community based or membership based organisations, working with disadvantaged communities and individuals</li>
<li>Facilitating group dynamics and developing appropriate interventions and co-ordination of complex projects</li>
<li>An understanding of and a commitment to co-operative housing in line with the international principles of co-operation</li>
<li>A commitment to social justice</li>
</ul>
<h3>SKILLS</h3>
<ul>
<li>Collaborative leadership and team building skills, Supervision and coaching skills</li>
<li>Objective analysis and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, particularly written skills (presenting complex information coherently and succinctly)</li>
<li>Presentation, training and group facilitation skills</li>
<li>Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise multiple, complex tasks, in your own workload and across the team</li>
<li>Able to demonstrate a resourceful, resilient and solution-focused approach in challenging environments</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as a team member</li>
<li>IT knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams/Word/Excel), working with Tenancy and compliance data (In Greentree)</li>
</ul>
<h3>BENEFITS AND CULTURE</h3>
<p>The Co-operative Development Manager role is very diverse, so no one day is the same. The role is very rewarding as you are working closely with the rest of the Operations team, the Property team who manage approx. 530 properties. CENSW offers great benefits including salary sacrifice and flexi-time. We promote work life balance and promote training and development opportunities. Housing affordability is a hot topic in society today and the Community Housing sector in NSW is entering an exciting new phase of change and opportunity, so this is a fantastic time to join the team.</p>
<p><strong>A Position Description is attached below.</strong></p>
<p>As we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, we will be reviewing applications as they come in.</p>

Sydney CBD

Sydney

Common Equity NSW

Not For Profit (NFP)

The Co-operative Development Manager contributes to the development of strategic initiatives to foster sustainable and vibrant tenant-managed housing co-operatives, working within Community Housing.

Co-operative Development Manager

Full Time

<ul>
<li><strong>Are you passionate about community, the environment, equality and social responsibility?</strong></li>
<li><strong>Do you have retail management experience, or are ready to step up to a management role?</strong></li>
<li><strong>Do you yearn to work with a loyal and committed team to further develop an organisation which has been a trusted part of the Blue Mountains community for 40 years?</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The Blue Mountains Food Co-op is looking for a wonderful person to manage the operations of its two retail stores in Katoomba. This is a full time role; job share will be considered for suitable candidates.</p>
<p>Our mission is to provide high quality food and eco-friendly products, and support and inspire members and the local community to make healthy, sustainable living choices.</p>
<h3><strong>The role is responsible for the following:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Leading a well-established team to deliver delightful customer service</li>
<li>Developing the team to unleash their passions and meet their career goals</li>
<li>Growing sales and profitability</li>
<li>Optimising stock levels</li>
<li>Improving operational practices</li>
<li>Meeting all WHS and other policy and legal requirements</li>
</ul>
<p>The person we are looking for will have a blend of technical retail management skills, and a passion for working in a co-operative environment, which is based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.</p>
<h3>SELECTION CRITERIA:</h3>
<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated management experience, preferably in a retail environment</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership experience</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively and consultatively</li>
<li>Ability to interpret and apply legislation including WHS, EEO and regulations relating to retail food stores</li>
<li>High level of computer literacy including use of Microsoft Excel, Word and experience in MYOB and Point of Sale software</li>
<li>Ability to create and manage a business budget and to interpret and assess financial performance</li>
<li>Outstanding problem solving skills</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands under pressure</li>
<li>Commitment to the mission, aims, and values of the Blue Mountains Food Cooperative</li>
<li>Member of the Blue Mountains Food Cooperative Ltd (or willingness to join)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Desirable</h3>
<ul>
<li>Food and wholefood retail experience</li>
<li>Experience working in community organisations and with volunteer Boards</li>
<li>Understanding of the Co-operative business model</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of wholefoods</li>
</ul>
<p>If you believe you have what it takes to work cooperatively, sustainably, and imaginatively with the Co-op staff, board, customers and community, let us know why you believe you have what it takes.</p>
<p>Further information can be obtained from <a href="mailto:jobs@bmfoodcoop.org.au?subject=Store%20Manager%20-%20Blue%20Mountains%20Food%20Co-op%20-%20Katoomba%20enquiry%20via%20EthicalJobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">jobs@bmfoodcoop.org.au</a> using the subject line: <strong>Store Manager - Blue Mountains Food Co-op - Katoomba enquiry via EthicalJobs</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>A position description is attached.</strong></p>

Regional NSW

Blue Mountains Food Cooperative Ltd

The Blue Mountains Food Co-op is looking for a wonderful person to manage the operations of its two retail stores in Katoomba.
This is a full time role. Job share considered for suitable candidates.



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