Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 23rd Feb 2024
- Melbourne > Richmond
Purpose
As Jews we have a responsibility to improve our world. Stand Up exists to channel the collective energy, expertise and compassion of the Australian Jewish community to grasp and fulfill this responsibility.
Vision
Australian Jews realising a just Australia where everyone has the opportunity to thrive – unconstrained by attitudes and systems that entrench disadvantage.
Mission
Inspiring and mobilising the Australian Jewish community and working together with marginalised communities to tackle Australia’s most pressing social challenges through action and education.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of Stand Up and help shape policy, strategy and direction. If you are someone that is motivated and passionate about making a difference in the world - this job is for you!
Overview
Management of direct reports including weekly check-ins, KPI management and review
Strategic management
Operations plan review and implementation
Impact framework measurement and reporting
Organisational administration and compliance
Policy administration
Process management
Compliance with managing bodies and authorities, including assisting with all reporting requirements
Financial management - under the guidance and support of accountants, bookkeepers and the Finance Subcommittee:
Creating and managing budget
Oversee and approve a fortnightly payroll
Where required, assisting Treasurer with financial reporting and presentations to the Stand Up Board
Managing accounts payable and receivable
Oversee Tax reporting
Managing Audit process
Provide ad hoc financial information to the CEO, staff & board
Essential:
The GM will have a well-rounded commercial operational skill set.
Highly organised and detail-focused with a strong process orientation
Ability to toggle between details and a broader strategic outlook
Process improvement: an eye for where processes can be made more efficient.
Strong sense of social justice and empathy, and alignment with Stand Up’s values and ethics
Ability to generate, articulate and debate initiatives in a robust but respectful manner
Astute with general financial management such as managing cashflow, budgeting, and commercial agreements
Ability to review and understand financial statements for decision making
Ability to manage staff in a respectful and collaborative manner
Experience in compliance management e.g. Stand Up’s rights and responsibilities regarding volunteer safety, Working With Children checks, ensuring adequate insurance coverage for all proposed activities, etc.
High quality written communication skills
Advantageous:
Previous experience in a coordination, management or governance within an NFP
Experience, understanding of and engagement with the Jewish community
Strategic finance experience, particularly within the non-profit space (i.e. understanding of NFP financial obligations and operations)
Knowledge management experience e.g. design, development and implementation of databases
Personal attributes:
Understanding of and commitment to Stand Up’s development philosophy, principles and objectives.
Personable, entrepreneurial spirit, problem solver
Patience and tolerance for other perspectives
An appreciation for the historical and contemporary Jewish thought on chessed, tzedakah and tikkun olam.
Incentives:
Experience in a for-purpose environment, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact alongside like minded people
Salary Sacrifice available
The chance to work with a passionate team who are committed to social justice and Tikkun Olam
Professional development opportunities through our staff and programs
A position description is attached.