Traralgon Neighbourhood House is seeking a dynamic, partnership-focused community sector worker to lead a small team in developing and managing our local community hub.The Manager is responsible to the Committee of Management for the operational and day-to-day management and development of the Neighbourhood House.
This includes, but is not limited to, financial accountability, staff and volunteers' management, and all activities undertaken by the House.
The Manager will be required to demonstrate skills and knowledge that display leadership ability, community development, and encourage and encompass staff and volunteer support in a collaborative manner.Experience in management within a community organisation and a command of community development principles and skills are central to the role.
Position Objectives: The Manager is responsible to the Committee of Management for the operation, management, and development of the Neighbourhood House and for ensuring it is operated in accordance with the Committee's policy decisions and service agreements with funding bodies.
This position requires a fundamental political understanding of the role of community organisations; proven organisational ability with experience of managing a community organisation; a command of community development principles and skills, an ability to develop and communicate policy, and to advocate for the local community.The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the House.
This includes, but is not limited to, financial accountability, staff and volunteers' management, and all activities undertaken by the House.
The Manager will be required to demonstrate skills and knowledge that demonstrate leadership ability, community development, and encourage and encompass staff and volunteer support in a collaborative manner.Key Selection Criteria: The manager must be able to demonstrate:
Command of community development principles and practice, preferably in a Neighbourhood House setting.The capacity for collaborative leadership and management of staff and volunteers.The ability to represent and advocate for the organisation and the community in a highly professional manner.An understanding of community education principles and current trends.Capacity to work effectively with and resource a volunteer-based Committee of Governance.The ability to relate well to people from a variety of backgrounds including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, those on low income or unemployed, and elderly people.The ability to identify community needs and to plan, develop, monitor, and evaluate high-quality programs to meet those needs.High-level administrative, organisational, and negotiation skills.Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in the community sector, preferably in a Neighbourhood House and community and further education provider.Highly developed written and oral communication and computer skills with proficiency in the Office suite, email, and the online environment as a minimum.Job closes: Monday, 21st October 2024 at 5.00pm
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