Skills / knowledge:

• Ability to provide leadership and advice to unit members and develop and foster a supportive team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiar with IT, particularly word processing, spreadsheets and email.
• Experience with chairing meetings and meeting procedures.
• Knowledge of Unit Management Guide.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the functions of the unit and provide leadership and direction to all unit personnel.
• Ensure appointment of relevant unit roles and establish an appropriate reporting structure for effective management of the unit.
• Delegate responsibilities to the Deputy Unit Manager, Unit Operations Coordinator and other unit personnel as appropriate.
• Take steps to ensure the unit is able to effectively resource and deliver the capabilities allocated to the unit as per the unit resourcing plan.
• Where a unit role has not been filled (e.g. Unit Business Coordinator or Unit WHS Coordinator), the Unit Manager is responsible for performing or delegating the functions associated with that role.
• Ensure volunteers in the unit are appropriately trained and equipped and actively promote unit based training and skills and maintenance.
• In conjunction with the Unit Business Coordinator, manage unit finances in accordance with appropriate legislation and policies (e.g. GOSA, SAFECOM and SASES).

Please note, a detailed list of responsibilities is listed in the Role Description. After you have expressed your interest in this role, you will receive an email with the linkto a detailed Role Description.