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We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.
Applications open
Tender & Grants Lead
Flexible locations, office & work from home
Full-time
Make a Difference as our Tenders and Grants Lead!
Are you a skilled wordsmith with a passion for driving positive change? Imagine using your talents to help secure vital funding for projects that directly impact communities, improve lives, and contribute to a more sustainable future. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
About the opportunity
We are looking for an experienced, organised and dynamic Tender and Grants Lead to be at the forefront of our growth, collaborating with leaders across our organisation to prepare winning submissions.
Reporting to the Executive Team under the Marketing and Communications Manager, this role is pivotal to the ongoing success of Community Resources.
With a flexible work location, including working from home, you could be located in Sydney, Illawarra, Newcastle or Mid North Coast.
What You’ll Do:
Be the driver: Research and identify new opportunities that align with our vision, keeping us competitive and ahead of industry trends.
Collaborate and inspire: Work closely with our leadership and functional managers to craft high-quality, compelling submissions that highlight our mission, operational excellence, values, and capacity to deliver real outcomes.
Maintain key systems and processes: Oversee our submission management systems to ensure a smooth, efficient development and submission process
About you
You are an individual with boundless energy, commitment and passion for social and environmental good. You understand the impact of quality communications in relation to business development. You are a:
Proven Funding Expert: You have a track record of successful tender and grant applications, preferably in the NFP or social impact sector, and know how to navigate government and commercial funding landscapes.
Storyteller and Strategist: Your written communication skills are top-notch, and you know how to craft a narrative that conveys our work with clarity and conviction.
Detail-Oriented Project Manager: You’re organized, deadline-driven, and can juggle multiple applications and reporting requirements with ease and that meet all requirements.
Research Enthusiast: You’re skilled in identifying funding trends and opportunities that align with our mission.
Systems whizz: You understand that sound systems are they key to managing great processes that support teams and enable successful work and you are the ambassador of this.
What working for Community Resources will look like
Work/life balance is important to us, so there is flexibility relating to how the week can be structured. The position is full-time, with the option of working flexibly between the office and home, with occasional travel. As well as a competitive salary, you will have the benefit of attractive not-for-profit salary packaging.
For more information and how to apply
To apply, send us a copy of your CV and a covering letter, making sure that you address the “About you” criteria and your suitability for this role, and why you might like to join our team.
We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.
For more information on the role or a copy of the position description, please contact Anthony Rohr on 0439 387 320, or email jobs@communityresources.org.au and we will respond to you after 2 January 2025.
Senior Accountant
Wollongong, Illawarra NSW
Full time
About the opportunity
Imagine using your talents to help our business make decisions to impact communities, improve lives, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Reporting to the Finance Manager under the Financial Controller, this role is pivotal to the ongoing understanding of our accounts, to ensure internal customer experience is simple and delivers real-time data and insight, including into variances across Community Resources. To be successful in this role you will be deadline driven, have a passion for accuracy and love to make complex information simple.
What You’ll Do
Be the driver: Ensuring the set of accounts and general ledger systems are maintained, on time and accurate.
Collaborate and brief: Work closely with our leadership and functional managers to support them to follow process and gain insight into their financial results.
Maintain integrity of systems and processes: Ensuring the security of financial systems and the integrity of audit.
In this role you will undertake financial and management accounting activities, through delivering a set of accounts and preparation of various reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, that include initial insights into understanding variances and delivering managers clear information to make decisions on.
This is a hybrid role, working mostly from home, however we prefer a candidate in the Illawarra region who is able to access our Port Kembla office on a weekly basis.
About You
You are an individual with boundless energy, commitment and passion for social and environmental good. You understand the impact of quality. You are an experienced, organised and dynamic Senior Accountant ready to undertake financial and management accounting activities.
You will have:
At least 4 years of experience in the full range of Management accounting activities.
Skills in forecasting and control of liquidity.
Ability to analyse and communicate financial information.
Highly proficient technical skills in accounting applications (MYOB Advanced and Phocas is highly desired).
Excellent communication and well-developed interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
Tact, diplomacy and assertiveness in applying policy.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce of similar.
Will have completed CPA/CA.
For more information and how to apply
Applications close COB Monday 24 February 2025. We are ready to get someone going as soon as possible and will be reviewing applications when submitted - interviews of suitable candidates may occur prior to the close date.
To apply, send us a copy of your CV and a covering letter, making sure that you address your suitability for this role and why you might like to join our team.
We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce.
We are ready to get someone going as soon as possible.
For more information on the role, please call or email Kissaine: kissaine.odonnell@communityresources.org.au or 0460 043 242.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years of people management experience do you have?
How many years of accounting experience do you have?
Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?
Soft Landing ACT Manager
Hume, Canberra ACT
Full time, permanent
About the Role
Do you want to be part of improving the lives of people whilst caring for the planet?
Soft Landing provides social and environmental outcomes, primarily through employment opportunities and waste diversion from landfills. The role of Service Delivery ACT Manager will contribute through leadership, risk management, and cost control at our Hume site.
The ACT Manager is responsible for operational management and performance, including P&L cost lines, WHS, stockpile management, and site compliance as per the contract with ACT NoWaste. This involves leading operational teams for mattress and bed base collection, processing, and disposal. The role includes day-to-day leadership, staff development, and coordination with the People and Culture and WHS Partners on matters relating to human resources and health and safety.
Reporting to the Operations Manager NSW & ACT, the ACT Manager will support strategy development, budgeting, and monthly progress reporting. They will oversee the Team Manager and their team, which may involve supervising shifts, site operations, fleet control, logistics, and equipment. The ACT Manager performs as a positive representative of Soft Landing and its partners, contributing to efficient operations and serving as a role model. The opportunity for this role is to enhance our ability to support our customers whilst delivering outstanding outcomes at Community Resources.
About You
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a management role
Highly developed communication skills with proven ability to build relationships and communicate with a diverse range of people
Financial Management experience - strategy, budgeting, cost control, and P&L responsibility
Ability to work independently and mentor / coach others in the team
Demonstrated commitment to professional values: customer service, health and safety, fairness
Time-management, decision-making and organisational skills
High level of computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office 365
Risk-management experience
Logistics and process management experience
Ability to work under pressure to meet target commitments
Assertive and vigilant in managing workers and controlling labour costs
Strong leadership skills to delegate tasks effectively and ensure clarity of responsibilities
Experience in motivating and engaging teams to maximise productivity
Problem-solving skills to address labour or process inefficiencies swiftly and proactively
It would be good if you have:
Knowledge of or experience in the waste management industry
Understanding of disciplinary process
Frontline Management or Leadership qualification
Current driver's licence and car to drive to work.
Forklift license and experience with safety knowledge for forklift operations
This role will require standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
What working for Community Resources will look like
Work/life balance is important to us, so flexibility will be applied to the role where it meets both business and personal needs. The position is full-time. As well as a competitive salary, you will have the benefit of attractive not-for-profit salary packaging.
For more information and how to apply
To apply, send us a copy of your resume and a covering letter, making sure that you address how you meet the details in the ‘About You’ section above.
We would like to fill this position as soon as possible and will review application as they come in.
For more information about this opportunity, please email jobs@communityresources.org.au or call Muhammad Zain on 0407 586 699.
The successful candidate will undertake probity checks as necessary for the role.
To express your interest in working with Community Resources please use the contact form below
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