About YCC

The Yarraville Community Centre Inc. (YCC) was established in 1975 with the assistance of local, State and Federal government funds. They are a not for profit charity and are governed by a voluntary Committee of Management and has over 45 staff and a range of volunteers at any one time.

YCC provides programs and services for individuals from a broad cross section of the community with a strong emphasis on the disadvantaged, families, youth, and new and emerging communities. Programs and services include education and training, childcare, disability programs, short courses and workshops and youth. They provide educational engagement across the community and municipality in a range of settings, programs and participants. They manage and deliver programs and services across three sites in Yarraville and Footscray and deliver in partnership at nine other venues in the City of Maribyrnong.

Their services include providing a base for people and groups to meet at a very low cost or no cost for unfunded groups who are active in wanting to improve and make change at a community level.

About the role

The Operations Manager reports directly to and works closely with the CEO to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of YCC sites, manage and support the volunteer program and administration and short courses team. Working with the management team, this role supports the planning and development of the organisation's strategic and operational plans.

• Part time position – 4 days per week
• Competitive Remuneration and generous salary packaging
• Vibrant community centre with extensive programs
• Collegial workforce
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Located walking distance to trains and buses in Yarraville
• Professional Development opportunities

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary Qualification and experience in Operations role
• Demonstrable leadership and management experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to critically think, research and problem solve
• Willingness to work flexibly and responsibly in a dynamic, changing environment
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, and negotiating skills
• Demonstrated experience in OH&S and risk management
• Experience in coordinating facility and IT management
• Proven ability to adapt to changing work practices and adhere to defined work processes

• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, ability to work autonomously, set priorities, meet deadlines, and be responsive to a changing environment.

Conditions:

YCC employs staff under the Neighbourhood Houses and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016.

Important Notes:

• YCC safety screening processes require the successful applicant to consent to a National Criminal History check and referee checks; confirmation of employment is subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
• YCC is committed to child safety and the successful applicant must provide a current Working with Children Check card
• YCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people with a disability to apply
• YCC acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals and handles personal information in compliance with National Privacy Principles
• The successful applicant will require a Victorian driver’s licence and must have the right to work in Australia.

A position description is attached.