Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 15th Sep 2020
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 'hand up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
The Vinnies Assist Team Leader position is in the Corporate Services directorate and is part of the Governance, Risk and Safeguarding team. This team is responsible for supporting good governance practices throughout the Society; provision of State Council and Board secretariat services; leading the development of organisational policy; safeguarding functions; and enterprise risk management.
The Vinnies Assist team is currently being established and will function as a state-wide inbound call centre helping properly direct a wide range enquiries ranging from donors, volunteering, retail and corporate inquiries. The team will also be the first point of contact for all incoming calls for assistance from individuals needing to access Vinnies community services.
As the Team Leader you will play a vital role in establishing systems, protocols and procedures and in putting together this small team. The role will require a mix of good telephone customer service and experience along with either formal qualifications in care, a background in the sector or a genuine need and commitment to assisting those in need.
The Vinnies Assist Team Leader will:
This role reports to the Governance and Risk Coordinator. Please click here for a copy of the position description.
We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:
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.
If you have questions about this role, please email to Jessica Wishart (Governance and Risk Coordinator) [email protected], quoting Vinnies Assist Team Leader/VIN2022.
Please submit your application online, attach your Resume and your responses to the Role-specific Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.