For over 150 years the Sisters of the Good Samaritan (affectionately known as the Good Sams) have provided refuge, education and hope to those in need, in particular, women and children. Good Samaritan Housing (GSH) was established in Brisbane in 2002. It was restructured in 2015 to provide supported housing to homeless women with children up to four years of age, who want to change their lives and transition to independent living in permanent accommodation in the community. The operational management of Good Samaritan Housing is currently under the Board. This role is looking to introduce a strategic and important shift in the operations being managed and maintained within the organisation. The role will be part-time, between 10-20 hours per week, depending on the availability and skills of the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the willingness and ability to:

• Work collaboratively with the Board of Good Samaritan Housing and its Members.
• Network with relevant community organisations, businesses and agencies to develop and sustain GSH.
• Understand and relate to the ethos of the Good Samaritan Sisters, and in particular comply with the Good Samaritan Code of Practice for Employees and Volunteers.
• Comply with relevant legislation, including Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Privacy Act 2012.
• Manage the day to day operations of Good Samaritan Housing.
• Have experience in managing Social Workers/ Case Managers and Administration teams.
• Obtain a Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and undergo a satisfactory Police Check.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership, performance appraisal and HR management of staff.
• Develop and maintain the policies, procedures and systems necessary to ensure the viability and sustainability of the service into the future.
• Provide operational reporting and oversight into the organisation to the Board for monthly reporting.
• Work on the implementation of the Strategic Plan in particular the recruitment and co-ordination of other volunteers to assist with fund raising, service delivery and property maintenance.

Desired Skills:

• Skill and experience in managing human resources.
• Sound relationship building and communication skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in business and financial management, fundraising and grant writing.
• Strategic planning skills and experience.
• The ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate computing and IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Drive to achieve set outcomes.
• A desire and commitment to work within a Christian context and promote the Good Samaritan Housing vision, mission, purpose and values.

The full position description can be requested. Applications should include a cover letter addressing suitability along with current CV and be submitted by close of business 10 March 2020.