About the Organisation

Ruth's Women's Shelter Cairns Inc. is a feminist, community-lead, not-for-profit organisation that provides secure and confidential crisis accommodation, guidance, and support to women and children escaping Domestic Violence and Family Violence.

About the Opportunity

Ruth's Women's Shelter has a new opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join their team as a full-time Manager.

Reporting to the Management Committee, and with initial assistance from the current Manager, this autonomous role will see you will primarily responsible for proactively managing all aspects of the shelter to ensure it functions in an effective and efficient manner and meets the organisation's objectives and broader social goals.

Your main responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Ensuring the provision of a range of high-quality support services to women and children who are escaping domestic or family violence;
• Attending regular meetings and corresponding with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including shelter residents and government or community organisations;
• Organising shelter maintenance, ensuring all works are compliant with workplace health and safety standards;
• Ensuring the accurate completion, execution and compliance of grant applications;
• Overseeing the management of financial resources, budgets and assets; and
• Coordinating fundraising events and activities.

About the Benefits

This is a highly rewarding, community-focused role with an organisation that truly makes a difference in the lives of women and children.

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary circa $105,340.56 plus super and attractive salary sacrificing options. Additionally, you will receive a company vehicle and negotiable Relocation Assistance, if required.

Ruth's Women's Shelter offer a truly supportive working environment, with flexible hours and the option for TOIL, plus the opportunity to work together with a range of other fantastic organisations and people.

This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of women and children who are escaping violence - Apply Now!