About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

Jesuit Social Services engages with people from diverse backgrounds experiencing complex problems, including those associated with mental illness, substance misuse, family breakdown, offending behaviour, homelessness, unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. The directorates within the organisation include:

• Programs, Participation and Pathways
• Justice
• The Men’s Project and Systems Impact
• People and Culture
• Finance and Organisational Processes

About the role

We are seeking a key leadership role – Chief Operations Officer who will be responsible for working closely with the CEO and leading the operational effectiveness of the organisation, ensuring delivery of the Strategic Plan, with a focus on the overall financial health, stability and sustainability of Jesuit Social Services.

This role provides guidance and insight to support effective decision-making at both the strategic and operational levels. Supporting the CEO, you will be responsible for ensuring Jesuit Social Services’ fulfils its mission and is adaptive to a complex and changing environment.

You will be responsible for maximising integration across programs, developing evidence-based interventions that address gaps in the service system, and piloting early intervention initiatives. You will build strategic relationships with government funders and provide leadership and guidance to all Board Committees.

Attractive salary and salary packaging is offered together with ongoing professional and career development. This is a full-time position.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field.
• Significant evidence of leadership and people management skills and operational and financial management skills suitable for a social service organisation.
• Strong knowledge and experience at senior leadership level in the human services sector.
• Experience in leading and contributing to strategic thinking, policy development and ability to work proactively and innovatively
• Superior interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with experience in building relationships with a range of types of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Demonstrated experience in effective oversight of all aspects of business processes (e.g. budget, corporate services).

How to Apply

Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

For further information please contact Executive Director People and Culture, [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Operating Officer enquiry via Ethical Jobs.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

A position description is attached.