Supervisor (Mental Health Social Enterprises)
Job No:
FLO2131
Location:
St Marys
Are you looking for a career change that delivers positive social impact back to your community? Apply today to use your Grounds Maintenance and Cleaning experience as a Supervisor with Flourish Australia's Community Businesses!
The position available is:
- 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 our St Marys site with travel required across Western Sydney
About You
This role would suit someone who has a background in:
- Warehousing, horticulture, gardening, grounds maintenance OR
- Community services or a strong interest in moving into the community services sector
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have a passion for improving the outcomes for the people of your local community
- Be a 'hands-on' person who will lead by example using your supervisory skills and experience where compassion, instilling a strong code of conduct and respect for diversity are key to success.
- Ideally have competency in the use (and basic maintenance) of products, tools and equipment relating to one or more of the operations.
- Bring your excellent communication skills to this role with a demonstrated ability to adapt your communication style to suit the audience and situation. This role will require you to be adept at listening, conveying information and at noticing and responding to non-verbal cues.
- Adaptability and a willingness to develop through self-directed learning and/or short courses will also be essential to contribute to the success of new contracts.
As the Supervisor (ADE) you will:
- Promote the delivery of safe, quality community business services.
- Plan and direct daily activities
- Support employees to access training and provide ongoing coaching and support to employees accessing the program.
- Foster a work culture that is supportive, collaborative and productive, remaining at all times compliant with Flourish Australia’s Code of Conduct and all other relevant policies, legislation and contractual agreements.
- Continually seek opportunities for improvement while facilitating a wide range of work place experiences and development opportunities for Supported Employees, encouraging their resilience and commitment to work.
- Attend regular meetings with the Flourish Australia Site Manager and the Community Businesses Program Manager to provide updates, feedback and input to continuous improvement planning.
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.
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.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- Qualifications (Certificate IV or above) relevant to our current and emerging community business operations including horticulture, cleaning, vehicle washing, light mechanics. A willingness to embark on a relevant qualification after completing of your probationary period may be considered.
- One years experience in a supervisory role.
- Competency in the use of (and basic maintenance of) light machinery and equipment typically used for gardening/grounds maintenance and vehicle washing.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and a level of computer literacy
- 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.
For more information, please contact Darren Field, Site Manager. E: darren.field@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
- Attractive hourly rates
- 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!