Operations Manager - Dandenong

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Are you passionate about supporting your community?
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager! You will have oversight of all business, finance, property and administration functions at The Salvation Army Dandenong in line with The Salvation Army’s vision, mission and values.

Responsibilities include

• Provide effective leadership and management to direct reports
• Oversee the volunteer management coordination of the site on Workday and liaise with the appropriate Coordinators or Ministry Stream Leaders
• Oversee the Corps financial function including receipting donations; banking; reconciliations; purchasing; processing invoices; and obtaining quotes
• Recruit volunteer staff as required
• Manage day to day activities at the site
• Assist Corps Officers with any tasks as required and relevant for the role

This is a fixed-term full-time position, contracted until 2026, based in Dandenong, VIC.

What you will have

• Certificate in Business Administration (desirable)
• Post-secondary qualifications (highly regarded)
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the use of software application packages including word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, communications and record management
• At least 2 years’ experience in administration
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Previous church or not-for-profit management experience (highly regarded)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong people management skills
• Self-motivated, high level of initiative and strong work ethic
• A strong commitment to Christian faith and be, or willing to become, a member of our Faith Community
• Comfortable praying and sharing the gospel with community members
• Victorian Driver’s Licence

Benefits working at The Salvation Army

• We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured. Do not delay in submitting your application today!
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

• Provide effective leadership and management to direct reports
• Oversee the volunteer management coordination of the site on Workday and liaise with the appropriate Coordinators or Ministry Stream Leaders
• Oversee the Corps financial function including receipting donations; banking; reconciliations; purchasing; processing invoices; and obtaining quotes
• Recruit volunteer staff as required
• Manage day to day activities at the site
• Assist Corps Officers with any tasks as required and relevant for the rol