Social Enterprise Micro Business Manager Social Enterprise Micro Business Manager (SEMBM) • Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:36pm
• Location: Dandenong (Works) and other sites as required
Are you passionate about changing people's lives? Are you committed to upholding the right to choice, and individualised supports? Are you someone who can inspire, motivate and advocate for others? Do you embody our values of Integrity, Connectedness, Individuality and Courage?
About Us: The Bridge is a progressive not-for-profit organisation delivering services to people with disability, and from disadvantaged backgrounds, throughout the southern and northern Melbourne community. We promote the right to equal opportunity with our overall aim being to increase access for our participants and provide support for them to achieve their goals!
What is the role of Social Enterprise Micro Business Manager (SEMBM)? The SEMBM will lead and mentor supervisors in assisting Supported Employees, across current and new micro-businesses ensuring production activities run smoothly with a social & disability diversity team while meeting strategic planning needs. The role also supports communication, operations and brand awareness priorities for the organisation, based on the Strategic Plan, Vision, Mission and Values.
Duties: Develop strategies that promote both existing and new services Manage existing and increase capacity for new social enterprise opportunities Design and deliver outcomes-focused, resource appropriate plans to timeline and budget Increase our networking with other social enterprise providers Management, coordination and oversight of Supported Employees Work across and promote CALD and disability communities Develop highly efficient teams and processes Ensure compliance with Quality Standards, program contracts and relevant departmental Service Guarantees and Codes of Practice Maintain a high standard of occupational health and safety by actively enforcing Occupational Health and Safety guidelines About You: Ability to enhance a social enterprise profile to be a market leader Increase capacity for social enterprise for diverse workers and supported workers Management of microbusinesses and their expansion Demonstrated marketing, communications, engagement and market research capability Strong relationship building skills and experience in managing stakeholder expectations Communications experience within the social services sector Proficiency with social media platforms and Microsoft Office suite Experience with analytics and evaluation of communication activities against business objectives Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with sound judgement Outstanding influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to network, negotiate and work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders Excellent time management skills with an ability to effectively manage competing priorities Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work Experience in the development of suitable content for tenders / bid applications Experience in subscribing to grants opportunities, portals Tertiary Qualification in disability/community health > 3 years experience in the field Experience in a senior position that contributes to transformational change Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation Experience/ability working with Supported Employees Ability to work with and build CALD and diverse workforces Ability to manage multiple sites and projects Strong relationship management and ability to build long lasting working relationships across Social and Disability Enterprise with various stakeholders Why join The Bridge? Rewarding work where you can make a difference Knowledgeable and supportive leadership and team Dynamic and lively work environment Annual leave loading of 17.5% Salary Packaging Benefits - Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free, with additional meal and entertainment expenses covered Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program for additional support How to apply: Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check and two Reference Checks. The role is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia.
If you meet the key selection criteria and are interested in the position, we encourage you to apply!
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The opportunity to apply for this position will close as of midnight Friday 6th December, 2024. If you have any further enquiries or questions, please contact our People and Culture Team via the details below:
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