Qld Manager - Social Enterprise

C3Talent; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Outlook Australia is seeking an accomplished operationally focussed Manager to lead a geographically dispersed Queensland portfolio.

Reporting to a senior executive, you will develop a diverse team, deliver operational performance (including safety and compliance), manage contracts, assets and commercial partnerships across transfer stations and reuse shops, and drive sustainable growth through new ventures.

Qualifications

• Track record of developing managers and building inclusive, accountable teams.
• Leadership across complex, geographically dispersed operations.
• Strong commercial judgement with evidence of improving financial and operational performance.
• Business development and proactive stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Contract Managers and emerging leaders.
• Lead multi-site Queensland operations and standardise site practices.
• Own financial performance, budgets, contracts, safety, compliance and assets.
• Manage commercial partnerships and relationships with councils, government and partners.
• Identify new opportunities and support portfolio growth and diversification.
• Oversee site transitions and improvement projects.
• Embed safety, quality and customer service across 100+ employees.
• Align Queensland with the National organisation and growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

People development

EQ & resilience

Job description

Outlook Australia, a National, purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation committed to creating an inclusive society for all, has a Social Enterprise division that is a critical part of its operations. The Social Enterprise division provides meaningful employment for people experiencing disadvantage and barriers to employment through commercially sustainable resource recovery and related operations whilst providing much need funds for the NFP arm to operate.
An accomplished experienced operationally focussed Manager is sought to lead a geographically dispersed Queensland portfolio. Reporting to a senior executive, you will be accountable for leading and developing your diverse team, delivering operational performance (including safety and compliance), successfully managing contracts, assets and commercial partnerships across transfer stations and reuse shops. You will drive sustainable profitable growth through the developed of new strategic business ventures.
The role requires extensive weekly travel throughout Queensland with the majority being in an area covered by Mackay to the North; Emerald to the West and Gladstone to the South – residing in Central Queensland is essential to be successful in this role.

Your mandate

• Coach and develop Contract Managers, and emerging leaders
• Lead a complex, multi-site Queensland operations and create consistent standards across locations.
• Accept responsibility for the financial performance, budgets, contracts, safety, compliance, assets and operational risk of the State-wide operation.
• Build and nurture trusted relationships with local councils, government departments, customers, industry bodies and partners.
• Research and Identify new business opportunities and support portfolio growth and diversification.
• Oversee new sites, transitions and improvement projects.
• Embed physical and psychological safety, quality, information security and customer service in each of the 100 plus employees across all sites
• Connect Queensland with the National organisation, building alignment around shared values and purpose and jointly creating growth opportunities
• Be a genuine, empathetic leader who invests the time to truly understand the uniqueness of each employee and assist them to personally grow and develop.

What you will bring

• A track record of developing managers and creating inclusive, accountable teams.
• Leadership experience across complex, geographically dispersed operations.
• Strong commercial judgement and evidence of improving financial, contract and operational performance.
• Business development and proactive stakeholder relationships. The resilience and practical judgement to lead diverse frontline operations through growth and change.
• A high level of EQ and resilience to handle the challenges of a diverse workforce
• A current Queensland driver’s licence and understanding of requirement to travel.

Experience in social enterprise, Not-for-Profits, waste management, recycling or resource recovery will be valued but is not essential. Leaders from logistics, 3PL, warehousing, infrastructure, industrial services or similar operational sectors with exceptional leadership capability and proven success in building high performing teams are encouraged to apply.

Why this opportunity

This is an opportunity to combine commercial leadership with measurable social impact. You will help shape the future growth of a significant Queensland portfolio, strengthen leadership capability, create sustainable employment pathways and have a positive impact on environment sustainability within an organisation with an ambitious long-term commitment to impact. The financial reward will be a total remuneration package ( base, superannuation and motor vehicle) in the mid to high $100,000 range.

Applications close 5pm on Tuesday 3rd November