Are you looking for a career change that delivers positive social impact to your community? Whether you have a background in warehousing, manufacturing or packaging, this role could be your next meaningful step
The position available is:
* Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
* Working Monday to Friday
* Grade 5 (Supervisor) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement equivalent to $73k p.a. + 12% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging
* Based at Harris Park
About the Role
Flourish Australia are seeking a hands-on and proactive Supervisor to support our team in delivering high-quality warehousing and packaging services within our community businesses. You will lead teams of employees accessing the Community Business Supported Employment program to carry out their work on commercial contracts, providing them with vocational skills and support so they can transition into and maintain meaningful open employment.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote the delivery of safe, high-quality community business services.
* Plan and direct daily production activities to ensure that operations are efficient, effective and meet the organisation's requirements.
* Provide ongoing coaching, support and access to training for employees in the program.
* Promote a positive and inclusive work culture aligned with Flourish Australia's values.
* Continually seek opportunities for improvement while facilitating a wide range of work place experiences and development opportunities for employees, encouraging their resilience and commitment to work.
* Attend regular meetings with the Flourish Australia Site Manager to provide updates, feedback and input to continuous improvement planning.
* Adapt your communication style to suit different audiences and situations, with a strong focus on active listening and non-verbal communication.
In this role, the Supervisor is expected to take a 'hands-on' approach - working with and alongside employees to assist the team to meet contract service levels (including quality and time).
Our ideal candidate will bring:
* A collaborative and empathetic approach.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
* A commitment to diversity, inclusion and ethical conduct.
* A passion for improving and promoting wellness and resilience for the people of your local community.
Selection Criteria
Essential
* Qualifications relevant to our current and emerging community business operations or a willingness to embark on a relevant qualification after completion of your probationary period.
* One years experience in a supervisory role.
* Demonstrated experience in warehousing, packaging or manufacturing.
* Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Desirable:
* Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of mental health issues and how providing a recovery-oriented service is of benefit to people.
For more information on what it means to be a Supervisor with Flourish Australia and full selection criteria, please read the Position Description.
About the Benefits
* Attractive remuneration equivalent to SES Award Grade 5 (Supervisor) $73k p.a.
* Extra tax savings with Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
* Exclusive fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier
* Generous leave provisions for full-time staff including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + 10 weeks paid parental leave
* Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
* Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
* Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoringand a comprehensive induction program
* Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
* Workplace Community Groups such as our Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
* Employee discounts at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, Expedia, Myer, Kmart etc)
Who we are
Flourish Australia operates social enterprises and community businesses with the purpose of creating sustainable employment, vocational and training opportunities for people with mental health issues. We work in local communities to help people on their mental health recovery journey. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person's experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.
You can find further information about Flourish Australia's Community Businesses here:
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, a National Criminal History Check, a WWCC, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australia's Private and Secondary Employment Policy.
For further information, please contact Mihaela Stanculescu, Site Manager. E: (please do not email applications).