Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc is a well-respected community organisation providing information, referral and support to the residents of the Singleton LGA. The centre has operated for over 50 years and provides a range of innovative services to the community with the aims of inspiring lifelong learning and creating connectedness and a sense of place to enhance individual and community wellbeing.

The Singleton Neighbourhood Centre are currently looking to recruit for the position of General Manager to oversee the operations of the Singleton Neighbourhood Centre which incorporates the OpenDoor@SNC. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established organisation to make positive changes to the Singleton community. The SNC are looking for someone who is driven, enthusiastic and passionate to make a difference in the local community.

Reporting directly to the Board, the General Manager will have overall management and responsibility for all aspects of operation of the Singleton Neighbourhood Centre.

Demonstrate SNC values and professional leadership behaviours in all your undertakings.

Leadership, mentoring & development of the Neighbourhood Centre Team and Volunteers

Collaborate with the Board in the development of Strategic Plans and drive implementation

Effective implementation of all plans, policies and business improvements

Develop, implement, and communicate plans to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Neighbourhood Centre

Identify, mitigate and communicate risks associated with business operations including cyber risks, health, safety and environmental impacts, and respond to and coordinate emergency situations

Planning and coordination of resources

Deliver on all reporting requirements

Develop and support a positive Centre culture based on the Values of the Centre

Develop and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders

Demonstrated sound financial management and commercial acumen

Qualifications/Skills and Experience

Certificate III in Social Services or equivalent

Minimum 5 years’ experience in community service operations

Demonstrated experience in:

Developing and Managing financial strategies and budgets

Successful grant applications

Meaningful Stakeholder engagement

Leading, developing and mentoring small teams

Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with active listening and able to respond with understanding and respect while respecting the values and diversity of others

Strong analytical skills with the ability to isolate and reason through problems, identifying variables and risks, then translating creative solutions into workplace environments.

High personal levels of motivation and enthusiasm, integrity and professionalism, respect and inclusivity, ethics and cultural sensitivity and an ability to establish and maintain positive and meaningful relationships

Ability to use Microsoft applications, preferably with XERO exposure and the ability to maximise technological efficiency and effectiveness.

Ability to interpret and understand legislation and regulations and able to operate within policy and procedural guidelines

Able to work within competing priorities, often in pressure situations for sustained periods and to act decisively while mitigating risks and avoiding undesirable negative outcomes.

Senior First Aid Certificate

The role will be 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am –4pm.

You will be required to have a current paid WWCC & Police Check.

For further information or to request a position description please contact Nicole Furness – [email protected]

To apply please upload via Seek a current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and what drives your passion to join the Singleton Neighbourhood Centre team.

Applications close Monday 28th July at 9am