• Are you looking for a new challenge within a leading, progressive not-for-profit organisation?
• Full time based in Richmond
• Close to public transport and onsite parking available

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.

Since 1977, we’ve provided services in some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

Business Support is responsible for financial administration, human resources and operations of Jesuit Social Services and is located at Central Office.

About the role

We are seeking an Operations Manager to manage a broad range of tasks and projects across the property and fleet portfolios.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the organisation’s properties and facilities are fit for purpose and well maintained, overseeing the management of fleet vehicles, ensuring compliance with OH&S and WHS legislation as well as ensuring the organsiational insurances are current and sufficient for business needs.

Attractive salary and salary packaging is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing the property, facilities and/or fleet of a multi-site organisation
• A thorough understanding of general maintenance and compliance requirements for commercial buildings.
• Some knowledge of, and experience in, planning and building permit processes would be highly regarded.
• A knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong computer skills, particularly the MS Office suite.
• The ability to multi-task and successfully prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with experience on creating organisational documentations such as policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and build strong, successful teams.
• Understanding and sympathy with, and a demonstrated capacity to provide leadership within the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to apply for the role, please click Apply Now.

For more information, please contact Phil Hodgson on 0407 066 341.

Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter.

Please apply in confidence.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.

You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.