About the business

Founded in 1962, Fairhaven Services is a community leader in the provision of services for adults living with disability. We work within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environment and offer community participation, day programs, supported employment opportunities, accommodation and living support, as well as a retail precinct.

The people who join our team actively respect the rights of people living with disability and value their contribution to the workplace and the community. This is an exciting opportunity to add value to a growing business that plays a vital role in supporting people living with a disability to realise their goals in life in a positive and open work culture.

About the role

With a focus on sustainable financial growth, Fairhaven is currently seeking an experienced Business Manager who can collaborate with the CEO to develop, implement, and continually evaluate the operational and strategic plan of our CoPack facility – a Disability Enterprise located in Tuggerah.

You will work closely with the Facility Coordinator ensuring efficient and effective day to day operations with your focus on boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients. This role has a key focus on supporting business development which requires knowledge of the market and competitors. It is expected you will maintain an extensive knowledge of current market conditions through a wide business network identifying opportunities to develop Fairhaven’s unique selling propositions and competitive advantage.

We are looking for a self-motivated, results-orientated leader with a high degree of initiative who can demonstrate they can lead the business division into the future. You will have qualifications in management and packaging or manufacturing and experience in negotiating and establishing supplier contracts, ideally in a supported employment environment. You can demonstrate experience in building strategic relationships and business development strategies.

The role will suit someone who has the ability to think strategically, solve problems, and improve processes and business efficiencies. A demonstrated understanding of the NDIS Standards, Food Production Standards and ISO 31000 Risk Management is highly desirable.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to lead and inspire a high performing team environment that fosters innovation, creativity and individual empowerment.
• Highly developed problem solving, research, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to develop practical and forward thinking operational plans and solutions.
• Self-motivated, energetic, flexible and responsive with a high degree of initiative.
• A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance.

Job benefits

• A competitive remuneration package is provided based on relevant qualifications and experience.
• As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Fairhaven is eligible for Fringe Benefit Exemptions which provide employees with excellent opportunities for tax-effective salary packaging.
• Part of a team making a valuable difference in the community
• Central Coast location
• Not for profit charity
• Exciting growth
• On-site parking

Position description is available from our website https://fairhaven.org.au/we-are-hiring/.

Any enquiries can be directed to Lisa Exton at [email protected], using the subject line: Business Manager - ADE enquiry via EthicalJobs.