Bring your exemplary leadership skills and commitment to social justice to an organisation focused on creating an inclusive society, providing opportunity for people with disabilities and people experiencing disadvantage to participate in community life.

• Work type: Full time, Executive Contract
• Location: Victoria.

ABOUT US

WCIG is a community based not-for-profit organisation committed to improving lives through practical responses to unemployment and disadvantage. Our programs focus on assisting people make positive changes in their lives. We deliver employment, disability, youth and training programs.

We have an established network of community organisations, allied health services, employers, community groups and other businesses. Our network enables us to provide the most holistic approach possible to assist people to reach their goals.

Read more about WCIG at: https://wcig.org.au/about-us/

ABOUT THE ROLE

A key focus of the role is to lead and grow WCIG’s Employment Pathways Group and its staff to deliver on the strategic plan and goals, contracted outcomes, targets and budgets while embedding quality into programs, service provision and business operations. This includes day-to-day operations and leadership of the Group and working with consortium partners (Workforce Australia Services, Disability Employment Services, Transition to Work Services, Jobs Victoria Mentors, National Panel of Assessors, Practice Development/Community Hubs of Practice, and future Employment program partners).

Reporting to the CEO, the Group Manager, Employment Pathways will be responsible for the overall management of the Employment Pathways Division, encompassing service quality, financial, customer and staff management and achievement of performance targets. You will lead a dedicated team and collaborate with key stakeholders to develop innovative programs, build strong partnerships, and create long-term sustainability for the organisation.

ABOUT YOU

As a leader you’ll be visionary, inclusive, and kind, with a reputation for successfully leading complex services and programs to people and communities needing support, ideally within the context of a disability, employment and/or community service organisation. You’ll be strategically minded but equally adept at ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness balancing business acumen with a supportive and enabling style of managing and leading others. You will be a change leader, well versed in contemporary organisational models of change and a track record of delivering outcomes. You will enjoy working with ambiguity, be prepared to roll up your sleeves, be hands-on and committed to building a high performing team and culture.

This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference in the community services sector, while enhancing your experience within a complex but incredibly rewarding sector in a very successful organisation.

YOU WILL HAVE:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Management or an Allied Health field, Social/Behavioural Sciences or related discipline is preferred.
• Outstanding stakeholder skills with the ability to engage well, and build enduring and effective relationships with your peers, team and external stakeholders
• A passion for social impact and commitment to the WCIG's mission
• Strong project management skills
• A proven track record of executive leadership, ideally within a similar sector and/or program area
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with Government, corporate partners, and community groups
• Strong entrepreneurial and commercial mindset with experience in developing ideas/proposals for strategic growth
• Knowledge and experience with Government funding models, including NDIS and DES
• Strategic thinking expertise with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in effective financial management.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Not essential, but an advantage:

• Knowledge of or experience in NDIS and Disability Employment Services ecosystems

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

You’ll be working for an organisation with a purpose that makes a real difference. WCIG is a highly respected and successful community service organisation. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with skills and experience.

Before applying download further information about the role, WCIG AND instructions on how to apply, from

https://searchlightgroup.com.au/careers

For a confidential discussion and any questions call Michael Holdway, Managing Director, Searchlight Group on 0400 006 513.

e: [email protected] using the subject line: Group Manager - Employment Pathways enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.