Job Description:
Role Overview
The Area Manager will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of employment consultants across multiple sites, supporting them in all aspects of quality service delivery and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee Kiewa VIC and South Eastern NSW Employment Services Areas with offices in Albury, Wodonga, Cootamundra, Corowa, Temora, Tumut and Wagga Wagga.
* Lead and empower a team of employment consultants to deliver sustainable employment outcomes for people with disability.
* Facilitate staff training and development to ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centred services.
* Develop strategies, programs and partnerships to enhance service delivery and create meaningful employment opportunities.
* Leverage systems, tools and reports to analyse and monitor individual, site and area performance and quality metrics.
* Ensure the achievement of internal and external performance and quality benchmarks.
* Foster a positive team culture that encourages motivation and success.
* Represent the organisation in the local community to promote services and raise awareness of inclusive employment services.
Requirements:
* Proven leadership and management experience, ideally within the employment services sector.
* A passion for people with disability succeeding in employment and education.
* A results-driven approach with the ability to achieve performance targets and manage priorities effectively.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to generate sustainable employment opportunities.
* Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* A focus on quality improvement with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement within a quality framework.
* Technical skills with confidence in using a range of data, systems and reports.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme.
* Additional leave after 3 years of service and birthday leave.
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
* Recognition through monthly awards and an annual team awards program.
This role requires a National Police Check and relevant state-based screens. The successful applicant must also have the right to work in Australia and hold a valid driver's licence with reliable transport.