About the role

As the Regional Manager of our jobactive services in Hunter Valley you will report into the National Employment Services Manager who is based in Brisbane. Your days will be varied and challenging but your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving performance to meet business goals;
• Leading and managing the team across 2 sites - Maitland and Cessnock to achieve performance targets underpinned by service delivery, financial management and contractual obligations;
• Growing our brand presence by playing a pivotal role in community engagement and increasing our business opportunities;
• Ensuring service delivery is client centred, strengths based and aligned to the National Framework for Child-Safe organisations.

About you

To be successful in this role you have;

• Demonstrated experience within Employment Services including operations management;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple employment services sites;
• Extensive knowledge of youth employment issues including challenges to employment, and strategies to overcome said challenges;
• Proven ability in identifying skill shortages in the local labour market and developing employer focused strategies to place disadvantaged young people into sustainable employment;
• Solid experience leading and inspiring a diverse team the ability to ‘switch’ between a strategic and operational focus;
• Great communication skills and the ability to effectively manage upwards with a geographically dispersed management team;
• A dynamic, results driven attitude coupled with the ability to troubleshoot on your feet.

For a full Position Description please visit: www.yourtown.com.au 

About yourtown

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services for young people, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of services for young people in Australia with sites across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The community with yourtown’s Art Unions funds most of what we do. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

Contact: Tharshi Thavapalan, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0466 943 401

In line with yourtown's diverse workplace culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check. 

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"