Centre Manager

Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc. | Singleton, NSW

• Full-Time 38 Hours per week (option to work Part-Time 30 hours per week)
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Part-Time option 8:30am-4:30pm Monday -Thursday)
• SCHADS Award Level 7.3-8.1 $65.77 per hour - $68.49 per hour

Lead a respected community organisation and make a genuine difference in the Singleton community.

Singleton Neighbourhood Centre Inc. (SNC) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation committed to enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, families and the broader Singleton community through inclusive, accessible and responsive community services.

The SNC are seeking an experienced and values-driven Centre Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished community or not-for-profit leader to step into a role with genuine influence, working closely with the Board, leading a dedicated team and helping shape the future direction of an organisation that is deeply connected to its local community.

About the role

Reporting directly to the President and Board, you will be responsible for the effective management of the Centre, providing leadership across:

• Strategic and operational planning
• Governance, compliance and risk management
• Financial management, budgeting and reporting
• People leadership, workforce development and employee relations
• Community engagement and stakeholder partnerships
• Service delivery and continuous improvement
• Board reporting and strategic support
• Organisational policies, systems and processes

You will play a key role in implementing the Board's Strategic Plan, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation, strengthening organisational capability and ensuring the Centre continues to deliver high-quality community services.

About you

You are a confident and collaborative leader who understands that successful community organisations require both strong governance and strong relationships.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience, ideally within the community or not-for-profit sector
• Experience managing organisational operations and reporting to a Board or Committee
• Strong governance, compliance and risk management capability
• Sound financial management and budgeting skills
• Experience leading, developing and supporting teams
• Strong community engagement and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking and organisational development capability
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage difficult conversations, conflict and sensitive matters with professionalism, fairness and emotional intelligence
• A genuine commitment to inclusive, respectful and collaborative leadership.

A tertiary qualification in Community Services, Business, Management, Governance or a related discipline is desirable, or an equivalent combination of qualifications, leadership experience and demonstrated capability.

Why join Singleton Neighbourhood Centre?

This is more than an operational management role. It is an opportunity to lead an organisation that exists to strengthen community connection, lifelong learning, social inclusion and individual and community wellbeing.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Influence the strategic direction of a community focused organisation
• Work directly with an engaged Board
• Lead and develop a passionate team and volunteer workforce
• Build meaningful partnerships across the Singleton community
• Identify new opportunities for growth, collaboration and community development
• Drive organisational improvement and strengthen the Centre's future capability

SNC values collaboration, accountability, inclusion, empathy and commitment, and we are looking for a leader who genuinely demonstrates these qualities in the way they work with people.

Essential requirements

The successful applicant will be required to hold:

• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Safe Food Handling Certificate

Ready to make a difference?

If you are an experienced leader who combines strategic thinking, sound governance and financial capability with genuine community connection and people leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Have a question about the role? Please email Angela Penton - [email protected]