New leadership role with variety and challengeNot-for-profit organisation making a difference in the lives of young peopleBased in Penrith, full time (potential opportunity for part-time 4 dpw for the right candidate)About us:At Schools Industry Partnership (SIP) we believe every young person has a gift or talent inside them and we want to empower them to shine and reach their full potential.Today, our focus is on creating sustainable futures for young people and enabling passionate and experienced people from all different industries to contribute to the beginning of career stories all over Australia.  We bring purpose and meaning to education by targeting partnerships between employers, schools and the community.About the position:The role of Business Operations Manager is responsible for operationalising SIP’s strategic plans in order to optimise organisational performance and effectively manage risks. The role ensures the effective and efficient provision of shared services, administrative support and back-of-house operations. The incumbent will report to the CEO and work particularly closely with program managers to oversee day-to-day performance of the organisation. Being a new role, here’s an outstanding opportunity here for you to "make your mark" by developing, improving and maintaining business systems and processes that allow our front-line teams to focus on making a difference in the lives of young people. If you’re looking for a role with variety, challenge and opportunity, this could be just the role for you. About you:You’re an experienced professional with broad knowledge and skills in a variety of business functions most likely including finance, HR, IT and general administration, with a focus on systems/process improvement.  Some level of exposure to marketing and business development functions would also be welcome.We’re looking for an enthusiastic self-starter, a great organiser and "systems thinker" with good attention to detail and outstanding communication and people skills. You have sound experience in driving the implementation of business strategy across a range of activities, and in ensuring associated risks are identified, monitored and mitigated.In terms of knowledge and experience, our ideal candidate will have:Tertiary qualifications in business, business administration, IT, finance, or similarExperience in a similar role, leading business support and operations functionsA sound understanding of a range of business functions, supported by strong commercial acumen and financial management experienceA demonstrated focus on continuous improvement combined with sound problem solving and high-level decision-making skillsAn ability to implement and effectively manage organisational changeAn ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the organisation.An understanding of the national Vocational Education and Training sector and related programs would be welcome but is not essential.What’s In It For You?In addition to the satisfaction of knowing that you’ll be contributing to a local organisation making a real difference to the lives of young people, you’ll:be a key part of the senior leadership of the organisation, working with the rest of the team and the Board to envision and achieve a future that allows SIP to have an even greater impacthave considerable variety and the opportunity to make your mark in a new rolehave an opportunity to work close to home in a community-centred organisation, and potentially 4dpwreceive a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your skills and experience.Interested? Contact Margot Gallagher on 0418 229 789 or margot@hrsuccess.com.au for a confidential discussion and additional information, including a full copy of the role description.  Please note that preferred candidates will be required to undertake Police, Working with Children and potentially other pre-employment checks.This recruitment process is being managed by HR Success on behalf of Schools Industry Partnership. No agencies please.

Business Operations Manager

  • New leadership role with variety and challenge
  • Not-for-profit organisation making a difference in the lives of young people
  • Based in Penrith, full time (potential opportunity for part-time 4 dpw for the right candidate)

About us:

At Schools Industry Partnership (SIP) we believe every young person has a gift or talent inside them and we want to empower them to shine and reach their full potential.

Today, our focus is on creating sustainable futures for young people and enabling passionate and experienced people from all different industries to contribute to the beginning of career stories all over Australia.  We bring purpose and meaning to education by targeting partnerships between employers, schools and the community.

About the position:

The role of Business Operations Manager is responsible for operationalising SIP’s strategic plans in order to optimise organisational performance and effectively manage risks. The role ensures the effective and efficient provision of shared services, administrative support and back-of-house operations. The incumbent will report to the CEO and work particularly closely with program managers to oversee day-to-day performance of the organisation. 

Being a new role, here’s an outstanding opportunity here for you to "make your mark" by developing, improving and maintaining business systems and processes that allow our front-line teams to focus on making a difference in the lives of young people. If you’re looking for a role with variety, challenge and opportunity, this could be just the role for you.

 About you:

You’re an experienced professional with broad knowledge and skills in a variety of business functions most likely including finance, HR, IT and general administration, with a focus on systems/process improvement.  Some level of exposure to marketing and business development functions would also be welcome.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic self-starter, a great organiser and "systems thinker" with good attention to detail and outstanding communication and people skills. You have sound experience in driving the implementation of business strategy across a range of activities, and in ensuring associated risks are identified, monitored and mitigated.

In terms of knowledge and experience, our ideal candidate will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in business, business administration, IT, finance, or similar
  • Experience in a similar role, leading business support and operations functions
  • A sound understanding of a range of business functions, supported by strong commercial acumen and financial management experience
  • A demonstrated focus on continuous improvement combined with sound problem solving and high-level decision-making skills
  • An ability to implement and effectively manage organisational change
  • An ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the organisation.

An understanding of the national Vocational Education and Training sector and related programs would be welcome but is not essential.

What’s In It For You?

In addition to the satisfaction of knowing that you’ll be contributing to a local organisation making a real difference to the lives of young people, you’ll:

  • be a key part of the senior leadership of the organisation, working with the rest of the team and the Board to envision and achieve a future that allows SIP to have an even greater impact
  • have considerable variety and the opportunity to make your mark in a new role
  • have an opportunity to work close to home in a community-centred organisation, and potentially 4dpw
  • receive a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your skills and experience.

Interested? Contact Margot Gallagher on 0418 229 789 or margot@hrsuccess.com.au for a confidential discussion and additional information, including a full copy of the role description.  Please note that preferred candidates will be required to undertake Police, Working with Children and potentially other pre-employment checks.

This recruitment process is being managed by HR Success on behalf of Schools Industry Partnership. No agencies please.

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