At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support frontline teams to deliver high-quality services and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Ongoing position with flexible work options and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Open to diverse backgrounds; applications close Tuesday 25 August.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading operational teams and promoting inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
The Operations Leader provides leadership to multiple frontline Team Managers, reporting to the General Manager and playing a key role in building a capable, engaged and values led workforce.
The role supports Team Managers to deliver consistent, high-quality services by translating organisational strategies, policiesand priorities into effectiveday‐to‐daypractice, while fostering a positive, inclusiveand accountable workplace culture.
Working collaboratively with the General Manager and operational peers, the Operations Leader strengthens leadership capability, promotes staff wellbeing, and embeds a culture of continuous improvement across frontline service delivery.
- Key Accountabilities
- Interprets and applies business plans and policies within own operational area, providing practical advice and support to teams to address implementation issues.
- Manages the frontline delivery of a defined service, with accountability for staff performance, budgetcontrolsand the management of daily operational issues.
- Provides clear operational leadership to frontline team managers, embedding organisational frameworks and priorities into daily service delivery.
- Collaborates with the General Manager and operational peers to support coordinated planning, issueresolutionand effective delivery of services.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need todemonstrateexperienceinleadingoperational teams, setting clear performance expectations and establishing daily/weekly operational rhythms.
- Outcomes
Thinking: Establishes mechanisms to monitor impact of work on the community; ensures team/ organisation's operating and delivery model is designed in ways that creates a positive impact on community.
- Promote
Inclusion: Establishes a workforce that is diverse and takes advantage of relevant knowledge and skills; creates opportunities to improve knowledge of teams in the area of diversity and inclusion.
- Managing Difficult Conversations: Seeks and evaluates options to resolve problems; negotiates agreed actions to deal with problems; coaches others in negotiation.
- Self-awareness: Coaches others to improve level of self-awareness.
Leverages emotional intelligence to create a safe space for sensitive conversations which leads to increased level of people engagement.
This role is an ongoing positionand based in our Ballarat office. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants willpossesscorresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Preferred applicants willbe requiredto undertake pre-employment screening.
DGSactively promotes diversity, inclusionand an equal opportunity workplace.
We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
All roles at DGScan be workedflexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
Applications close Tuesday 25 August
Operations Leader employer: State Government of Victoria, Australia
Viewbank College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises professional growth and collaboration among staff. Located in the vibrant City of Banyule, the College fosters a strong sense of community and respect for diversity, while providing access to outstanding facilities and resources that enhance teaching and learning experiences. With a commitment to high-quality education and a focus on student wellbeing, teachers at Viewbank College can expect meaningful engagement and opportunities to make a significant impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
State Government of Victoria, Australia Recruitment Team
