Management (Community Services & Development)The School Lunch Program Manager oversees the planning, steering, and management of the School Lunch Program. The role requires authentic, values-based leadership, coupled with strategic thinking and operational excellence to ensure the School Lunch Program is delivered effectively, meets objectives, and maintains alignment with the overall strategic goals of School Food Matters. The School Lunch Program Manager will work closely with internal teams and external partners and stakeholders to further build the School Lunch Program and drive meaningful outcomes.RemunerationThe position is covered under the conditions of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 and is aligned with Level 7, plus superannuation. Salary packaging is available.The position is full-time 37.5 hrs per week whilst Tasmanian Government funding for the School Lunch Program is available.About YouThe School Food Matters team are a highly skilled group of individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets. What we all have in common is a passion for feeding children well. For each role in our organisation, we seek individuals who share our values and inspiration to strive for change and be part of a program that has a positive impact on the young people of Tasmania.Key Skills and AttributesProven ability to deliver strategic priorities to ensure the program sustainably.Strong, values-based leadership skills with the ability to lead a diverse team and build relationships with multiple stakeholders.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to inform, advocate and influence.Ability to negotiate desired outcomes from a program management, health promotion, nutritional and/or community development perspective.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, manage projects effectively, and work in a collaborative, team environment.Ability to build commitment from the project team leveraging strengths and resolving any skills gaps.Ability to problem solve and design innovative approaches.Oversee and monitor the programs progression, identifying and communicating any changes or movement of priorities.Knowledge of, or ability to acquire knowledge of the program's outputs and outcomes at all levels.SELECTION CRITERIA (to be addressed in application)Proven ability to deliver strategic priorities to ensure the program sustainably.Strong, values-based leadership skills with the ability to lead a diverse team and build relationships with multiple stakeholders.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, manage projects effectively, and work in a collaborative, team environment.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to inform, advocate and influence.Proven nutritional, health promotion and/or community development capabilities and achievements.FURTHER INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONSPlease address the Selection Criteria above and include a cover letter and your CV in the application. For further enquiries or a copy of the full position description please contact:Start Date: mid January 2025Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a programme manager?How many years of project management experience do you have?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?How many years of people management experience do you have?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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