Job description
yourtown is one of the pioneers of work-based social enterprises in Australia, having provided over 3,000 young people with paid work experience and training over the last 20 years.
Our program allows experienced tradespeople to work alongside youth workers to provide supervision and mentoring support for up to four participants engaged in labour intensive work, designed to build entry level skills.
Realise your potential at yourtown.
your opportunity
- full time permanent, 38 hours per week, Monday – Friday
- vehicle for work use and home garaging
- supportive and collaborative culture
Based at Smithfield and working as part of the National Social Enterprise leadership team, this role has responsibility for operational and line management of the South Australian Enterprises team, WHS and business and strategic planning and execution of social enterprise activities.
Your role will include:
- lead and build a culture that demonstrates Safety Always
- lead the South Australian social enterprise team to ensure delivery of quality services
- direct line management of the South Australian team and management of the site
- manage the achievement of financial and performance KPI’s and budgets
- deliver business development and customer engagement activities
- contribute to the development of tenders and submissions and quoting
- lead the project management of fee for service and contracted works and programs
what we are looking for
You will have demonstrated leadership and management experience and a willingness to work in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will operate within a Safety Always environment and have the ability to lead within a strong safety culture.
You will bring:
- passion, commitment and belief in young people
- demonstrated experience in a leadership or management role
- proven experience in project management and customer engagement
- high level communication and skills in working with diverse groups
- exposure to employment services training and an understanding of the labour market will be highly regarded
your benefits
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
- salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
- opportunities for internal and external professional development
- free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
- a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
- yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
- access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
- access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
- an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
How to Apply
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
Contact: Kerry Smith – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0401 923 230
Role closes: Applications will be assessed as they are received so please apply ASAP!
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
yourtown supports vaccination as the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, students and contractors to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment.
“In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference”