
Operations Manager
Wanslea
Posted 15 days ago
Wanslea is seeking an Operations Manager to support our strategic intent and translate vision into real world impact. You’ll oversee the day to day operations of programs and contracts across Metropolitan Perth and the Wheatbelt ensuring operational plans are executed effectively, funding agreements are met, and staff have the support they need to deliver high quality, culturally safe services.
About Wanslea
Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across the state. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.
Why join Wanslea?
"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."
At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.
At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including:
• Permanent full-time position
• Based at our Cloverdale office with free parking on site but moving to our brand new new purpose built facility in Bentley in early 2026
• Salary starting from $131,489.79 per annum plus superannuation
• Opportunity to salary package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
About you
You hold a tertiary qualification in social services or a related field, bringing solid academic grounding to this specialist role. You’re an innovative operations professional with proven experience in developing and monitoring service contracts, programs, and budgets across a diversified portfolio. You demonstrate extensive leadership experience—regularly supervising staff, managing performance, and building a high-performing team culture.
You're adept at authoring high level reports and operational plans, handling administrative functions with precision. Your ability to drive meaningful change is evidenced by successful implementation of innovative, outcome focused solutions. You possess strong IT capabilities—comfortable working in Windows-based systems and leveraging databases for operational oversight.
Importantly, you have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and broader cultural contexts influencing child development and family functioning, ensuring culturally responsive service delivery. Your work adheres to industry standards and contract compliance, underpinned by a thorough awareness of Workplace Health & Safety responsibilities.
As a collaborative leader, you thrive in multidisciplinary team environments—employing well honed interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills to foster strong sector partnerships. You’re committed to inclusive, equitable practice, and lead with empathy and cultural awareness.
Why you’ll excel:
• Degree-qualified with hands-on program, contract, and budget oversight.
• Experience in staff leadership, performance management, and nurturing positive culture.
• Strong reporting, administration, IT, and planning expertise.
• Culturally attuned with Aboriginal-informed practice.
• Proven change agent and compliance-focused operator.
• Exceptional communicator and collaborator.
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner on 08 9245 2441.
To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au.
To view the Position Description for this role, please copy and paste the link below into your browser:
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Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
About Wanslea
Wanslea promotes community, family, and individual development through partnerships and services
Families and children have been at the heart of Wanslea since the organisation was established in 1943. They are still the focus of our entire organisation, which has now grown to offer services in four key areas.
•Family Support
•Out of Home Care
•Community Capacity Building
•Child Care
Through the commitment of our dedicated staff, who share our values, we are now able to reach out to families located across the Perth Metropolitan area, the Peel, Great Southern and Goldfields regions. Greater access means that we are able to help more families with a range of professional and support services.
It also means that we can be there for the children when they need us. It may be for one night because a parent is ill or it could be for long-term foster care. As always our focus is on the well being of the child. We don’t judge, we don’t discriminate, we’re there to help.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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