At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead church operations, manage facilities, HR, and communications for community engagement.
- Company: Manningham Uniting Church, a vibrant community focused on social justice and transformation.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, meaningful work, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to faith-based community service.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management, HR, and team leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Manningham Uniting Church (MUC) is a community of the Uniting Church in Australia in the City of Manningham, committed to issues of social justice and working with the wider community for the common good. MUC was formed in 2011 and operates from a purpose-built church and community centre in Templestowe, opened in 2021. In its life and service, MUC seeks to welcome and contribute to the wider community.
POSITION PURPOSE
As the Operations Manager, you report to the Chair of the Church Council and share MUC’s leadership; enabling and supporting MUC’s vision, mission and strategy. Your contribution will cultivate connection within MUC and the wider community. You will be responsible for ensuring that ministers, staff and key volunteers are equipped to deliver the worship, missional and business plans of MUC. As a collaborative, consensus-driven leader, you will foster an effective team to develop and implement policies and procedures MUC requires to best serve its life and mission.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OVERSIGHT
- Facilities: Maintenance of building and equipment, cleaning, rental, preparation for major projects.
- HR and Volunteer management: Recruitment, management of staff and volunteers, staff remuneration, team environment.
- Direct Reports: Supervision/support of paid personnel roles, currently three, focus on facilities, communications, bookkeeping.
- Communications: Website, social media, print, email announcements.
- Finance: Bookkeeping and accounting oversight, budget oversight, statutory records.
- Risk Management and Compliance: State and local health and safety, insurance.
- Office: IT, databases, supplies, filing, staff and volunteer allocation.
- Systems and Structures: Governance structures, manuals, procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Qualifications in office administration and/or facilities management or related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience in managing a small team.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
- Alignment with ethos and practices of MUC specifically and UCA more generally.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilities: Manage the operations, maintenance, use and repair of MUC facilities and infrastructure.
- Communication: Manage the MUC Community communications to ensure alignment with MUC vision, values, strategy and agreed ministry themes.
- Finance: Liaise with the church and community centre’s bookkeeping and accounting team.
- Risk management and compliance: Proactively monitor compliance with the MUC Risk Management Policy.
- Office: Manage the adoption and use of information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Systems and Structures: Support governance structures aligned with Church Council strategy and mandates.
Church Operations Lead: Facilities, HR & Communications in Melbourne employer: Manningham Uniting Church
Manningham Uniting Church offers a vibrant and supportive work environment for those passionate about food and community service. As a Catering Assistant and Barista, you'll enjoy the opportunity to engage with volunteers and contribute to meaningful programs while working in a modern facility in Templestowe. With a focus on social justice and community connection, MUC provides excellent employee growth opportunities and fosters a culture of teamwork and respect.
