Supervisor (Mental Health Social Enterprises)
Job No:
FLO2037
Location:
Harris Park & Marrickville
Are you looking for a career change that delivers positive social impact back to your community? Apply today to use your Warehousing or Manufacturing experience as a Supervisor with Flourish Australia's Community Businesses!
The two positions available are:
- Ongoing full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Working Monday to Friday
- Grade 5 (Supervisor) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $63,000 p.a. + 10% Super
- Based at either of our Harris Park or Marrickville sites
Aims of the Community Businesses
- Social: to create a recovery and reintegration pathway for people with mental health issues through various employment activities.
- Economic: to operate the business on a commercially sustainable basis of profitable growth whilst simultaneously offering employment opportunities for people.
- Product: to provide a range of commercial industry-standard products that meet the expectations and needs of targeted markets.
- Support: to increase awareness of mental health issues and to encourage businesses to support the Community Businesses.
As the Supervisor (ADE) you will:
- Ensure that efficient and quality work is carried out whilst ensuring employees' and business service satisfaction
- Utilise your excellent time management skills to plan and direct daily production activities to ensure that operations are efficient, effective and meet the organisation's requirements
- Provide employees with the training, support and resources they require to efficiently complete their tasks in a safe environment, in compliance with the terms of the Enterprise Agreement, Disability Service Standards, Workplace Health and Safety legislation and other relevant requirements
- Provide guidance and assistance to employees, remaining patient, empathetic and understanding
This position also has a hands-on component that requires Supervisors to work with and alongside employees and to assist the team to meet the production targets.
For more information on what it means to be a Supervisor (ADE) with Flourish Australia, please read the Position Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
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 Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- Qualifications and experience in any of the following areas: horticulture, packaging, warehousing, manufacturing or cleaning (or willingness to obtain)
- 1 years experience in a supervisory role.
- Have a demonstrated understanding of machinery and equipment.
- Well-developed verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of, and ability to effectively use, Microsoft Office and knowledge of data information management systems.
- Ability to work and proceed with minimal supervision.
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence (manual).
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.
- Forklift licence
For more information, please contact Sue O'Rourke, Regional Manager. E: sue.orourke@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
We are actively observing COVID safe work practices and have implemented flexible working arrangements. We encourage you to get in touch with the listed contact if you have any questions or concerns.
About the Benefits
- Level 3 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
- Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support
- Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
- Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Interviews to be held ASAP, apply today!