Operations, Risk and Compliance Manager

Operations, Risk and Compliance Manager 

We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Operations, Risk and Compliance Manager to join the leadership team at Weave.

Are you a systems thinker who is passionate about implementing practical solutions and ensuring compliance and risk are taken care of, so that frontline staff can get on with the job of empowering people to change their lives?

Are you an experienced leader and team player, committed to social justice and equity?

Do you want to support community-led solutions to entrenched social issues?

The position is located across Weave’s sites on Gadigal and Bidjigal Land in Waterloo, Woolloomooloo and Malabar, with the main base being at Woolloomooloo.

About The Role

Responsibilities:

• Support the Weave team in providing high-quality services
• Implement efficient operations and facilities management
• Manage compliance, risk, and logistics
• Foster a harmonious and progressive culture aligned with Weave's vision and values

Details

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Essential Criteria

1. Strong operational, risk and compliance management skills
2. Team player with strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
3. Understanding of the importance of cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonisation
4. Initiative, strategic thinking and creative problem solving skills as well as a willingness and ability to shift gears and roll up sleeves to get the practical, hands on side of the work done
5. Common sense and an excellent sense of humour.
6. NSW Working with Children Check
7. National Police Check
8. NSW full unrestricted Driver’s Licence

Other Information

Remuneration:

The role can either be full time (5 days per week/35 hours per week) or 63 hours per fortnight (9 days per fortnight) negotiable

SCHADS Award Level 7 Paypoint 1-3 depending on qualifications and experience. Weave pays above the SCHADS Award hourly rate.
Plus Superannuation @ 11%
Plus Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%

How to Apply

You will need:

• A current resume
• A document responding to the selection criteria and outlining how you meet each of them. (Listed above and in the full length job description document available on our website and attached)
• Closing Date: Tuesday 17 October 2023 @ Midnight

Please Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted and rolling interviews may be performed, so please get your application in as soon as possible so that you can be considered for interview.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Weave Youth & Community Services

About Weave Youth & Community Services

Located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Land in Sydney, Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based community organisation that has been delivering a range of programs, supports and services developed with and for the community for 47 years.

Weave’s purpose is to empower people to change their lives, and healing is at the centre of our work. As a non-Aboriginal controlled organisation, Weave is strongly committed to walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their ongoing fight for justice and self-determination.

Our work at every level is guided by our Aboriginal Healing Framework