About the Role

The Assistant Site Manager is responsible for supporting the Site Manager to ensure the effective and competent delivery of employment services at all times consistent with our funding requirements and Code of Conduct.

This position will be located at our Geraldton site and is being offered on a Full Time ongoing basis.

This role comes with Career Progression opportunity, future opportunity to transition from the Assistant Site Manager role to a Site Manager role. You will also receive training and support for your next step in your career.

You’ll also experience the work/life balance that comes with working a 9-day fortnight, with a dedicated and fixed day off every second week. You will still receive the remuneration of a full time employee in addition to the ability to salary package.

About You

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to support and mentor the Site team to deliver Employment Services;
• Experience meeting budgetary performance, Placement and Outcome targets and any other required targets;
• Ability to support a Site team to ensure the Employment Services are delivered with a strong customer service focus and in a compliant manner;
• Ability to engage, motivate and train staff to both hold them to account for their performance and behaviours;
• Ability to provide technical support to the Site team and fill in for staff as required;
• High level and operational pre-employment activity at site – including but not limited to, employer engagement, vacancy generation, internships and other work experience arrangements, facilitating job clubs and workshops to drive employment placements;
• Ability to work with a diverse range of clients in a culturally appropriate manner, and one that is understanding of disadvantage and disability;
• Willingness to work closely with the National Administration Centre to ensure outcomes and revenue are maximized and fall overs appropriately managed;
• Ability to act up in the position of Site Manager when the Site Manager is on leave or not available (including other Sites within the state).
• Data entry skills, typing speed of at least 30 words per minute and able to confidently use Outlook, Word and Excel; and
• Ability to read complex administrative procedures and reports.

You will also be required to:

• Hold a current unrestricted driver’s license;
• Have a minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or Employment Services or in a related qualification;
• At least two years working in Employment Services or a related service industry; and
• Understand the local labour market and needs of employers.

Benefits

We provide a wealth of benefits that reward and acknowledge staff for their ongoing commitments. 

Attractive Salary

We offer competitive salaries that exceed expectations of a not-for-profit and registered charity.

Wellbeing Day 

Full-time staff enjoy a day off each fortnight while accruing full-time wages, superannuation, and leave entitlements.

Salary Packaging

Increase your take home pay by making a portion of your salary tax-free while maintaining full superannuation contributions.

Parental Leave

Workskil Australia provides paid parental leave for either parent for 6 weeks, with up to 12 months of leave available.

Career Progression

Most of our job vacancies are promoted internally before becoming available to the public.

Leadership Training

We work to develop aspiring leaders and prepare them for future leadership positions within the organisation.

About Workskil Australia

Transforming lives is at the heart of our work

Workskil Australia is a national not-for-profit employment services provider and registered charity committed to building better lives.

For over 40 years, we've helped individuals find work and achieve sustained financial and social self-reliance.

Today, we employ more than 780 staff across 50+ locations, and our commitment to improving lives is stronger than ever. Explore our Vision, Mission and Values

We approach the development of our staff with the same mindset offering, an environment where you can thrive.

Caring Culture

At Workskil Australia, you'll be part of a team that encourages growth and holds the wellbeing of colleagues as paramount.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to include and understand different backgrounds and harness all people's unique talents, perspectives and experiences. View our Diversity Statement.

Investing in our Teams

As a not-for-profit, we invest all capital back into the organisation, including supporting the ongoing development and wellbeing of our staff.

Join our caring and supportive team, where great opportunities await those who strive for success.

Remuneration

A competitive salary will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience. As Workskil Australia is a public benevolent institution, we can also offer a portion of the salary through tax effective salary packaging.

About your Application

For your application, please include both a cover letter and resume. Your letter should set out why you are the appropriate candidate for the role. For ease of upload, we encourage you to combine these into one file as a pdf or word document. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you progress in your application for this role Workskil Australia will undertake screening, including medical assessments and police checks to ensure that you can carry out the inherent requirements of this role and that reasonable accommodations can be made. Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance and other checks that may be a requirement of the position. To learn more about working at Workskil Australia head to https://www.workskil.com.au/about-us/work-with-us/   

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open so encourage you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Workskil Australia is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and applicants who have a disability. We deliver a range of employment and community services to children, young people and their families and are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people in the delivery of these services.