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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.

 

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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