BENEFITS

• Improve your take home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

We’re looking for a Senior Operations Manager with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on a permanent basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy

THE ROLE

The Senior Manager – HIPPY Operations oversees the management and implementation of the HIPPY Program across Australia consistent with the HIPPY International licence and funding agreement. This position plays a key role in managing the HIPPY National Office multi-disciplinary team to support HIPPY Program Providers to achieve high-quality program delivery and outcomes for all program participants and also oversees a number of key projects designed to improve program impact.

• Lead, oversee and review the management of the HIPPY Program, including compliance, performance, and issue resolution, across Australia to achieve quality outcomes and meeting Department of Social Services (DSS) grant agreement and HIPPY International licencing requirements.
• Oversee and ensure HIPPY program providers fully meet their quality, risk and safeguarding accountabilities as part of the HIPPY Australia license agreement, government grant requirements and operating agreements.
• Lead a high-performing team with a culture of collaboration, continuous improvements, accountability, innovation and resilience through structural and project change processes.

SUMMARY OF HIPPY PROGRAM

HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngster) is a free, two-year, home-based early childhood learning program that supports parents/carers of 3 and 4 year old children to be their child's first teacher. 

HIPPY Australia through the National Office enables the delivery of HIPPY in 100 sites across Australia. HIPPY Australia holds a licence with HIPPY International and a significant grant agreement with the Federal Government. The role of the National Office includes supporting over 60 local partners, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), to deliver HIPPY with the level of fidelity required to ensure positive impacts and outcomes for children and families involved in the program. HIPPY Australia has a focus on quality, risk management, learning and development, data and evidence building and marketing and communication.

Salary will be in the range of $128,896.59 - $133,970.16 with an additional $13,000 for vehicle allowance, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Tertiary qualifications in community and human services, community development or in a similar field experience in leading and managing a major program with national reach.
• Extensive experience in program or contract management for nationally funded initiatives with service delivery KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and manage a geographically dispersed team maximising employee engagement and enablement.
• Extensive experience in working and leading change management and process improvement.
• Strong experience working with First Nations and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse communities and Controlled Organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems, make appropriate recommendations and take ownership for decisions.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain working relationships across a broad stakeholder group including Government entities, funding partners & community agencies
• A strategic approach to ensure program sustainability.
• Advocacy skills in order to further the cause of those subject to poverty.

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, click Apply Now. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Clare Seddon at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Manager - HIPPY Operations enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential discussion. 

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Asan Equal Employment Opportunity provider, we understand the importance of diversity and inclusion recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.We encourage you to submit your application for this role if you meet some or most of the key selection criteria.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo relevant pre- employment checks for their role, including a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check (where necessary), and sign our Child & Adult Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.