General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)
Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.
About The BUSY Group…
The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents 45 years of experience as a community partner. With 5 business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, specialist schools and allied health services.
A bit about the role...
BUSY At Work (BAW), a division of The BUSY Group Ltd, operates in a rapidly changing business landscape marked by evolving government policies and heightened service expectations. The role's primary objectives center on achieving performance and growth/sustainability goals while ensuring compliance with contracts and standards. The Executive General Manager will be an experienced commercial senior leader and will play a crucial role in leading the strategic development and management of BAW's programs and services while leading BAW General Managers to grow operations and exceed performance indicators. This role reports to the Group CEO.
This position requires a proactive approach in driving commercial and contract performance in addition to achieving strategic growth ambitions. The Executive General Manager is also responsible for fostering a collaborative culture aligned with The BUSY Group's values, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing among team members. Additionally, the role involves identifying growth opportunities, expanding client and stakeholder relationships, and developing new business strategies to enhance service delivery and drive growth, ultimately contributing to BAW's overall success.
This permanent full-time role is based at our Southport Head Office; however, other locations may be considered for the right candidate.
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organisation
Work with a team of highly skilled and passionate professionals
Opportunity for professional growth and development.
BUSYology Benefits program
Flexible working options
Paid Parental Leave Program
Fitness Passport Access
Employee Assistance Program
Tools of the trade to support your role
Key Responsibilities...
Lead the BAW business entity within The BUSY Group context. This includes operational carriage for BAW Employment Services, Apprenticeships Services, Scholarships and Grants Services, and Youth, Health and Community Services divisions.
Lead the formulation and implementation of budgets and strategic business plans for BAW to achieve long-term organisational goals.
Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, internal stakeholders, industry stakeholders, and clients to enhance service delivery and drive business growth.
Monitor and evaluate BAW performance, ensuring teams meet internal and contractual KPIs. Drive excellence in performance in all programs.
Ongoing development of BAW Scholarship and Grant function and Youth and Community Services.
Oversee budget formulation and financial analysis for all contracts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and sustainable growth.
Direct operational teams to ensure effective service delivery across all programs, maintaining compliance with relevant legislative requirements.
Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, commercial analysis, and change management, adapting strategies to meet evolving business needs.
We are looking for an Executive General Manager with a proven ability to create a compelling vision for business growth and develop clear, strategic plans to achieve ambitious goals. The ideal candidate will bring innovation and sustainability to their strategies, inspire leadership from the front, and possess the following skills and experience:
Minimum 5+ years in an Executive role, preferably in a not-for-profit.
A degree in a related discipline is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience in areas of Financial and Performance Analysis, People Management, and general overall business management.
Demonstrated experience in the provision of outsourced Government services, particularly in Employment and Apprenticeship services.
Demonstrated and proven ability to achieve objectives with minimal supervision within a diverse environment.
Demonstrated ability to grow business and achieve mastery in delivery of outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of general business principles and commercial practices, the ability to apply that knowledge, including the capacity to identify internal control deficiencies and to develop and implement control systems which enhance compliance and accountability.
Strong appreciation of change management methodologies in order to achieve business outcomes while managing the various aspects of change appropriately.
Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business transformation activities.
Ability to obtain a police check with no disclosable outcomes and working with children 'blue card'.
Next Steps...This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.
The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.
The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
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