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General Manager - WA

The Smith Family
  • Become part of our family and make a difference to young Australians every day
  • Leadership opportunity to impact children’s education programs in WA
  • Perth based

The Smith Family (TSF) is a national, independent children’s charity helping disadvantaged Australians to get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves. As we celebrate our Centenary, we are currently seeking a General Manager to lead our growing WA team.

Reporting to the Head of State and Territory Operations and working with a dedicated and passionate team, this pivotal role will provide senior regional representation and overarching State leadership of The Smith Family, both internally and externally. Leading TSF’s strategic objectives you will create an inspiring work environment through your focus on coaching, empowerment, and accountability. This is a high profile, high energy leadership role, responsible for influencing and shaping the impact of our programs for children across the State and contributing to The Smith Family’s vision.

About our role

Our successful candidate will:

  • Be a thought leader on TSF’s work with children, young people, families, and communities across WA, providing insight and expertise. and perspectives on our advocacy related to our research.
  • Be an inspiring and effective leader and have a positive influence on culture and performance by exemplifying our Leadership Promise and values.
  • Contribute to the development of our national strategy.
  • Provide oversight of day-to-day financial operations ensuring compliance with relevant policy, systems, and processes.
  • Take a lead role in The Smith Family’s participation in peak bodies and membership organisations.
  • Develop and manage financial budgets in line with expectations of Income and expenditure.
  • Support and collaborate with business development teams and fundraising initiatives in line with Policy and Program requirements, including Events and fundraising activities.
  • Initiating, building, and nurturing effective on-going relationships with major stakeholders.
  • Profiling and representing the organisation positively in the media, and in relevant forums, committees, and conferences, consistent with the TSF brand.

About you

As well as natural approach to people leadership, you’ll bring:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a General Management role or equivalent.
  • Leadership experience within NFP sector.
  • Change leadership and management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills across a diverse range of audiences.
  • Demonstrated public speaking and presentation experience.
  • Proven networking, consultation, and relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the circumstances of the children and families we support.
  • Strong financial acumen.

About our culture

The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. Enjoy many other benefits, such as tax concessions and flexible working arrangements.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you. You may view the position description attached. For any other information, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager - WA enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.

A position description is attached.

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