Your Role: As the Regional Director - South region you will ensure the provision of effective support to Councils, Conferences and members across the region to enable them to continue to fulfil the Society's mission to provide care and support to those who are in need. Lead effective volunteer engagement services within the region. Support the Society's people to work well together across the region to deliver and/or support excellent services in the South region for the people we serve. Increase the impact of our services on the people we assist, and ensure that our hubs are inclusive and diverse spaces for the people we assist.Your Responsibility: Ensure the successful implementation of the Society's current (and future) Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028 within the Membership, Volunteers and Regional Operations Directorate. This will include implementation action planning with Central Councils.Ensure that all areas of work integrate the organisation's mission and vision.Provide regional leadership, guidance and support for the staff and teams working within membership engagement, youth engagement, volunteer engagement, service delivery and enabling functions.Work collaboratively to ensure a cohesive approach between members and volunteers, area coordinators, retail staff, business partners, service delivery staff, and enabling functions staff to support a 'One Society'.Ensure the smooth operation of our regional hubs and take appropriate steps to ensure that our hubs are inclusive, diverse and welcoming.Understand the needs of, and support engagement with members, volunteers and the local community to deliver on the Society's overarching mission and strategy.Develop strong working relationships with each Central Council President ensuring that accurate, timely and relevant advice is provided as required on all matters relating to the effective operation of the Central Council.Participate in Central Council meetings and Regional Council meetings (as required) as an ex- officio member and ensure the provision of effective, timely and accurate secretariat support for all functions.Ensure that appropriate forums are run for Conference Presidents across the region, in partnership with regional presidents, facilitating information sharing, education and personal reflection amongst members.You Will Need: A tertiary qualification and experience working in the social services or related sectors.Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups across the region.Demonstrated ability and expertise in project management to oversee effective implementation of initiatives.Capability to promote and model the ethos and mission of the Society in all interactions with members, staff, volunteers and members of the broader community.Strong financial, planning, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.NSW driver licence.Apply Now: If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.
The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.
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