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    Finance and Operations Manager

    Women’s Legal Service WA

    About us

    The Women’s Legal Service WA Inc (WLSWA) is a not for profit community legal centre funded to LEGAL SERVICE WA provide free legal services for women in Western Australia. We employ a number of lawyers and legal personnel, working to redress inequalities in the legal system that adversely and disproportionately affect vulnerable women by providing quality information and expert assistance in family law, child protection and compensation for criminal injuries matters. We focus on victims and survivors of family and domestic violence.

    Operating holistically with other agencies and providers, WLSWA also promotes women’s human rights and equality through law reform advocacy, community legal education (CLE) and professional development training, embracing innovation in responding to emerging issues in the legal landscape as well as promoting individual justice and safety. WLSWA also undertakes several outreach projects to specific target groups in partnership with other agencies.

    WLSWA is governed by a Board of Management, comprising up to 11 members elected at the Annual General Meeting. We receive core funding from the Commonwealth Government Community Legal Services Program administered through Legal Aid WA with some state and other funding for specific projects.

    About the role

    WLSWA underwent a staff restructure in 2020 which saw the creation of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Principal Legal Officer (PLO) position. The CEO is the strategic leader and overall executive manager for the organisation, while the PLO manages the legal practice.

    The Finance and Operations Manager’s role is to provide advice and direction in relation to financial and operational issues to the CEO at Women’s Legal Service.

    Context in which the job operates:

    • Centre of excellence culture being developed
    • More externally focused
    • Promotes an Employer of Choice culture
    • Promotes a culture of social justice and human rights
    • Considered a very active and networked organisation
    • High public profile as a result of good use of media and branding

    We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic person. Common sense and a “can do, will do” attitude will ensure the position holder is empowered to work autonomously. The successful applicant will support gender equality through which we assist women and share our passion for their education and empowerment within the legal system to reshape and improve the quality of their lives.

    The position is at all times subject to ongoing funding and the capacity and resources of the organisation.

    Selection criteria

    Qualifications, knowledge and experience

    • The Finance and Operations Manager will be a Chartered Accountant or a CPA. Membership of other appropriate professional associations will be an advantage. Minimum 5 years' experience at senior level in financial management
    • Demonstrated capability in financial management, budgeting, reporting and control Experience in annual budget process, management accounting, financial reporting and costing for events & fundraising
    • Proven experience in staff management and strong people management skills
    • Proven experience in building a culture of continuous improvement
    • Problem solving skills
    • Value driven professional with integrity and ethics to maintain confidentiality
    • Advanced IT, including expertise with CRM and other databases, software packages, websites, social media platforms, online research tools, graphic design cyber security
    • An inspiring and empowering management style with proven success in developing and managing high performing teams
    • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence, develop trust and maintain flourishing working relationship
    • Demonstrated organisational skills and experience of the highest order with ability to produce results under pressure; be innovative and flexible and show initiative. Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management and customer service

    Organisational Fit

    • Ability to:
      • Work in a small team
      • Organise a daily workload by priorities
      • Meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
    • Demonstrated commitment to social justice
    • Knowledge of issues facing disadvantaged women and a desire to work for women’s equality
    • An understanding of the cultural needs and safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and of women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, with a willingness and empathy to learn more
    • Ability to work constructively and collaboratively in a team environment
    • Willingness to actively participate in all WLSWA activities
    • Demonstrable emotional intelligence, empathy and strong interpersonal skills
    • Reliable and hardworking, with high levels of enthusiasm and energy
    • An entrepreneurial approach with an ability to identify and act upon opportunities
    • Excellent problem-solving skills with capacity for proactive and dynamic thinking
    • Demonstrated experience setting high standards of performance for self and others

    Highly Desirable

    • Experience in finance and operations or management of community not for profit organisations. Occupational health and Safety Management skills and training.
      Human Resource management experience
    • Knowledge of the legal system, practices and procedures
    • Previous work with disadvantaged women
    • Experience working with First Nation Australian women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

    We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

    For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Gillian Booth-Yudelman at [email protected], using the subject line: Finance and Operations Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

    We look forward to hearing from you.

    A full position description is attached.

    How to apply

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