Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 19th Jan 2022
Wayside Chapel has provided unconditional love, care and support for people on and around the streets of Kings Cross since 1964.
Under the banner of Love Over Hate, Wayside's programs and services are designed to ensure that the most marginalised members of our community have access to essential health, welfare, social and recreational services.
Each year, thousands of people visit Wayside's two centres in Kings Cross and Bondi for assistance in gaining equitable access to essential health, welfare and related services.
Our mission is creating community with no ‘us and them,’ breaking down the barriers of judgement and providing a safe place where people from all walks of life are welcome.
Website: www.waysidechapel.org.au.
The Wingspan Project supports marginalised young people into sustainable mainstream employment. Wingspan operates a three-step model provides wraparound support to the young people, trains and employs them in Wayside’s own social enterprises, and then transitions them into mainstream employment.
The role of the Op Shop Supervisor is a unique and exciting one. As a key role within the social enterprise, the Op Shop Supervisor plays a pivotal part in achieving the commercial and the social-impact targets.
On the commercial side, the Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store and online platforms and for ensuring the stores remain profitable and successful. On the social impact side, the Supervisor is responsible for the training and development of the Wingspan Trainees, ensuring continuous progression and utilising each possible experience as an opportunity for growth and development.
The Op Shop Supervisor is responsible for key aspects of day-to-day operations of the Op Shop and for delivery of targeted employment pathways for disadvantaged youth, against agreed KPI’s for sales and work readiness.
These key responsibilities include:
Commercial Operation and Sales:
Employment pathway, Staff Management and Workplace Culture
We are looking for someone who can naturally build rapport, trust, and genuine connection with at-risk youth and who truly understands and empathises with the challenges they face. To be successful in the role you must be an adaptable and innovative leader, with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire staff and maintain a vibrant workplace culture. You have an interest in fashion and have a great eye for detail.
Note: Offer of employment to the successful applicant is dependent upon completing Working With Children Check and Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Applicants should provide a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria in the job ad, as well as a current copy of their CV.