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We’re seeking applications for an Operations Support Manager to join us in Brisbane as part of the 54reasons Queensland Leadership Team. This is a full-time permanent position

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full-time permanent position, based in Brisbane, you’ll provide quality support to our programs and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of projects and businessstrategy.You’ll report to our State Director.

You will make an impact by:

• Collaborating with Save The Children group functional teams to strengthen and streamline key operational functions and processes such as budgeting, implementation planning, fleet management, property management, contract compliance reporting and operational risk management
• Coordinating and providing support to state based and national audits in collaboration with internal departments and external representatives
• Supporting the state leadership team to ensure smooth onboarding processes including equipment, access, meeting with key stakeholders and understanding of systems are in place for new employees
• Providing executive support to the State Director and state-wide functions
• Coordinating 54 reasons’ local emergency management preparedness and response activities
• Coordinating reporting and other compliance deadlines internally and externally

Does this sound like you?

You’re a confident and adaptable all-rounder, ideally with a background in program delivery, operations or contract management. Your highly developed communication style and natural interpersonal skills give you the ability to develop effective strategic partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders. You’re extremely organised, flexible and self-motivated, with a strong passion to see the team succeed.

This role requires:

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work across organisational boundaries
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects across remotely located working environments
• Experience working autonomously in a coordination role, prioritising, problem-solving and multi-tasking
• Ability to support business process improvement effectively engaging with a variety of stakeholders

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Generous salary package plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision, as well as internal networks to support our diverse workforce,
• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities

For more information regarding the benefits of working with the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you.Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications Close: 4pm AEST, 17^th June 2024

Position Description: Operations Support Manager

For more information about this position, please contact Mena Waller, State Director, at mena.waller@54reasons.org.au

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Childrenis a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here