• Permanent, full-time 38 hours per week
• This position is regionally based working within the appropriate regional hub(s) location for the Region
• Involves travel across metropolitan Sydney
• Current NSW Driver Licence is required
• Generous salary packaging benefits

What we do:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hands up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

The role:

The Regional Director will lead the Regional Operations team in the Membership, Volunteers and Regional Operations Directorate. The role's primary objectives are to:

• Ensure the provision of effective support to Councils, Conferences and members across the region to enable them to continue to fulfil the Society's mission to provide care and support to those who are in need
• Lead effective volunteer engagement services within the region, and
• Support the Society's people to work well together across the region to deliver and/or support excellent state-wide services for the people we serve

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Providing regional leadership, guidance and support for the staff and teams working within membership engagement, youth engagement, volunteer engagement, service delivery and enabling functions
• Developing strong working relationships with each Central Council President ensuring that accurate, timely and relevant advice is provided as required on all matters relating to the effective operation of the Central Council
• Participating in Central Council meetings and Regional Council meetings (as required) as an ex-officio member and ensure the provision of effective, timely and accurate secretariat support for all functions
• Ensuring that appropriate forums are run for Conference Presidents across the region, in partnership with regional presidents, facilitating information sharing, education and personal reflection amongst members
• Supporting localised delivery of all member programs and initiatives, including Twinning, WE CARE, NILS, Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA), Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) and any additional programs deemed appropriate by NSW State Council
• Developing the operational budget for the region in consultation with key stakeholders, overseeing performance against targets and reporting on financial variances and targets as required
• Supporting effective engagement of members in Vinnies Services and commercial enterprises
• Supporting engagement and information sharing through delivery of internal communications for members, volunteers and staff across the region

This role will report to the Executive Director, Membership, Volunteers and Regional Operations. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification and experience working in the social services or related sectors
• Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups across the region
• Demonstrated ability and expertise in project management to oversee effective implementation of initiatives
• Capability to promote and model the ethos and mission of the Society in all interactions with members, staff, volunteers and members of the broader community
• Strong financial, planning, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• NSW driver licence

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.