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Executive Manager Social Enterprise
executive manager social enterprise
Full-time
ongoing
McCallum Disability Services (MDS) and Ballarat Regional Industries (BRI), two of Ballarat’s leading disability support organisations, have announced that we are merging to create the largest employment social enterprise in Western Victoria. Our enterprises are cause driven, commercial operations that exists to make social and business impact through the promotion of the benefits and value of employing people with disabilities.
Together our businesses partner with some of the region’s largest manufacturing operations to co-pack, assemble component parts and provide them with outsourced production capacity. We also provide tailored third party labour solutions to our local commercial partners in current areas such as food packaging, light industrial assembly, cleaning, linen hire, landscaping/gardening, event management and recycling operations.
The merger allows us to expand inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities and provides greater opportunities for us to partner with commercial businesses to expand our extensive and diverse services. We will come together officially from July 2022.
To support this exciting transition and to ensure the ongoing success of our employment services we now seek to recruit a new member to join the Executive Team to work with us through transition and then head up our merged commercial services.
- Ideally you will have come from an Operations, Production or Senior Management position in a manufacturing, light industrial, warehousing or similar environment and this experience is supported with tertiary qualifications.
- You will have great business and financial acumen, stakeholder management and people leadership skills with a calm and measured approach to bringing people through change with you.
- You’ll easily be able to tell us why our supported employees and commercial customers need to be at the centre of everything we do.
- You’ll also personally have a commitment to upholding the human rights of people with a disability and the social justice principles of access and equity.
- If we ask about you, we’ll be told that you are a consultative, collaborative and inclusive leader, decision maker and advisor. You’re a team player who champions a values driven, supportive work environment.
- We are creating Western Victoria’s largest Social Enterprise so if you’ve run a social enterprise before or have had experience in their operations this would be highly regarded.
Experience in the disability or community services is not essential as we employ a team of professionals that can support you with this – what we need is your commercial ‘know how’ to support our exciting transition to this next phase. The full requirements of our role are laid out in our position description which can be found below.
This role is perfect for a business savvy people-leader who after the last 24 months may be now rethinking their career options and contemplating their ‘why’. If this is you, and you’ve realised that you want to contribute your skill and passion to a worthwhile cause, whilst contributing to a greater purpose than just profits, this could be the job for you.
As a charity NFP we provide great job security and employ a team of values aligned people who believe in what we do and work together to achieve our purpose. We do what is right, succeeding by working together and taking responsibility for our actions. We value everyone’s unique contribution and enable and empower each other to be able to achieve. To work with us, you will need to live these values too.
- A highly competitive salary including vehicle option is on offer to ensure we attract our ideal candidate.
- You can make your salary go further with the ability to salary package up to $15,900 tax free.
- Purchase Leave Policy and supportive environment for professional development and growth.
- This is a highly visible, influential role in the Ballarat business community where you will have the opportunity to show real community leadership to make meaningful social impact and champion the b2b Business to Ballarat philosophies.
At McCallum & BRI we support a culture where individuals of any background or identity feel included and confident bringing their whole selves to work. Please note, to be a successful applicant you will be required to submit a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check conducted by Services Australia.
Please click on the link below and upload a copy of your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you would be suitable to be our new leader of this exciting venture, in alignment with the Key Selection Criteria in our position description.
For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Lauren Baker, Executive Manager People & Culture on 0401 477 029.
Applications close Sunday 12th December 2021.
LIFESTYLE OPTIONS SUPPORT WORKERS
LIFESTYLE OPTIONS Support Workers
Casual Positions Available
McCallum’s Lifestyle Options provides a flexible service that is in tune with the changing needs of the people we support.
As a Lifestyle Options Support Worker we support our participants in their own homes and their community with activities to help them live happy, fulfilled and independent lives.
Supports you will be required to provide may include: social and community access, planning, budgeting, cooking meals, holidays, personal care, transport assistance.
Lifestyle Options are delivered either on a 1:1 or 2:1 needs basis.
- You will need to demonstrate work experience in the disability or human services sector, with a focus on individual supports.
- Be trusted to work autonomously whilst also work as part of a team.
- Have effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills.
- It is highly desirable that you have a qualification in Disability or Community Services.
- Experience in positive behaviour management will be also highly regarded.
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours including weekends.
The successful applicant will have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry experience
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate
- A valid Victorian Driver’s License
- Have your own comprehensively insured vehicle
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. This is a new check that comes into effect from 1 February 2021. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS - ST ARNAUD
Disability support workers - St Arnaud
Casual Positions Available
We currently have opportunities to join our pool of casual support workers across our programs in St Arnaud. If you are a person who is passionate about supporting people with a disability and helping them achieve their goals in life we would like to hear from you!
Programs include:
- ADE (Employment) - Helping our Supported Employees learn new skills and reach their work goals.
- Short-term Accommodation - This program involves sleepovers and weekend work.
- Lifestyle Options - Providing 1 to 1 support to people in their own home. This also involves helping our customers access the community i.e taking them grocery shopping, to appointments or on outings. This program runs 24/7.
About you
We are looking for individuals who:
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills
- Take accountability and can be trusted to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Are available to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
- Are creative and pro-active with regards to how you provide support, always striving to improve experiences
- Understand and champion positive behaviour support practices
The successful applicant will have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry experience
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate
- A valid Victorian Driver’s License
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. This is a new check that comes into effect from 1 February 2021. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
ADE SUPPORT WORKER
ADE Support Worker
Casual Positions Available
We are now seeking additional casual Support Supervisors to join our team at McCallum Industries. If you are a person who has experience with office cleaning and is passionate about supporting people with a disability and helping them achieve their goals we would like to hear from you!
About you
We are looking for individuals who:
- Ideally have experience working in commercial / office cleaning environments. You’ll have an awesome eye for detail and have a great understanding of the importance for hygiene in our new covid-normal ways of living.
- Are creative and pro-active with regards to how you provide support, always striving to improve experiences
- Are willing and able to safely perform heavy lifting and manual handling tasks
- Take accountability for the work you do and can be trusted to work autonomously or as part of a team
The successful applicant will have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry experience
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate
- A valid Victorian Driver’s License
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. This is a new check that comes into effect from 1 February 2021. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS
Residential Support Workers
Casual Positions Available
We currently have opportunities for experienced disability support workers to join our residential teams. Ideally, you will be experienced in supporting the needs of individuals that require high physical supports and complex medical needs. If you are a person who is passionate about supporting people with a disability and helping them achieve their goals in life we would like to hear from you!
We are looking for individuals who:
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills, including good listening skills
- Take accountability and can be trusted to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Are available to work flexible hours including sleep overs and weekends.
- Are creative and pro-active with regards to how you provide support, always striving to improve experiences
The successful applicant will have:
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
- Certificate IV in Disability/Community Services (preferred) or relevant industry experience
- NDIS New Worker Orientation Completion Certificate
- A valid Victorian Driver’s License
To apply, please click on the link below and complete the application form. Please also attach a copy of your current resume that details your most recent work experience and qualifications / training.
Please note successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check. This is a new check that comes into effect from 1 February 2021. Please visit https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check for more information.
If you'd like to hear more information on what it means to be a disability support worker at McCallum please visit our Working with McCallum page to see a video of our recent Disability Support Work - Information Session.