ABOUT SSI

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and waters and we welcome the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people of Australia. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and appreciate applications from its members.

SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with people with a refugee and asylum-seeking background, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability, youth and children and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Work+Stay is a new social enterprise that connects migrants and other jobseekers with opportunities to work in welcoming regional communities and to help them settle in these communities for the long-term.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Adopting a try-test-and-learn approach, as the Work+Stay Enterprise Lead you will drive the establishment of the social enterprise in Australian regional communities. By establishing an operational model that builds on SSI's settlement, employment and community engagement expertise, you will achieve social integration and employment outcomes. Your commercial flair and strong business acumen will facilitate innovation and manage all aspects of service delivery, reporting, expansion and evaluation.

As the Enterprise Lead you will work with the SSI leadership team to achieve a sustainable business model. Part of your role will also direct engagement campaigns to generate participation and build brand reputation among regional employers and community stakeholders.

In time, you will recruit regional teams and be responsible for staffing and budget management.

ABOUT YOU

You have expertise in recruitment and participate in regional employer networks. You possess experience in Social Enterprises operations and regional development and ideally recruitment. You have knowledge and understanding of project management and operation and experience working with CALD communities and or vulnerable jobseekers. You are very organised, self-managed, motivated and are a strong and effective communicator.

Familiarity with regional relocations initiatives and visas schemes would be greatly advantageous. Acquainted with barriers to employment faced CALD and non-CALD communities, you will naturally be empathetic.

Entrepreneurial, persuasive and outcome-focused are also attributes that will see you succeed in this unique and exciting position.

Please respond to the "About You" section in your cover letter.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, and communities.

We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! This includes flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options so you can increase your take home pay!

Our workplace reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and abilities of our employees.

We strongly believe in protecting the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable communities and take child protection very seriously. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment please email [email protected] using the subject line: Work+Stay Enterprise Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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