The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is the peak representative body for community organisations and disadvantaged and low-income citizens of the ACT. ACTCOSS aims to ensure that government policy improves the lives of disadvantaged people and develops a well-resourced, cohesive and sustainable community sector.  ACTCOSS is a member of the nationwide COSS network, made up of each state and territory COSS and our national body, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).

Role

• 0.6 FTE (approx. 24 hours per week)
• Maternity leave position
• Fixed Term for 6 months from 6 July 2020
• The position is classified under the SCHADS award as level 7, pay-point 1. ACTCOSS pays above agreement wages at this level according to the ACT Community Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement, and the full-time wage is currently $94,275 plus 9.5% superannuation.

The Operations Manager contributes as part of the management team, reports to the CEO and is responsible for the day-to-day management of operations of ACTCOSS, with specific responsibility for human resources, finance, risk and quality, planning and delivery of organisation improvement projects.

The Operations Manager supervises the Operations Team, with oversight of the operational systems and administration for ACTCOSS. The Operations Team works cooperatively with other staff across ACTCOSS and is accountable to the CEO

This position is ideal for a person who is seeking an opportunity to work part time in an interesting and varied role, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and managing a small team. It would suit an energetic, passionate person who is interested in social justice issues and a more equitable society. The position gives the successful candidate a broad and engaging workload, with an opportunity to work in a small but dedicated management team and with a broader team of around 10 individuals.

A position description is attached.