Manager (Contracts & Business Development)
Job No:
100601
Location:
Perth
- Exciting opportunity to join a national consumer-led organisation!
- Pivotal full-time role for an experienced Manager (Contracts & Business) in Perth!
- Attractive remuneration circa $85,000 plus salary sacrificing options, 5 weeks annual leave, and more!
About Grow
Grow is a national organisation that has helped tens of thousands of Australians recover from mental illness through a unique program of mutual support and personal development. Established in Sydney in 1957, the organisation's founders were drawn together by their first-hand experience of mental illness. The wisdom they gained in helping each other to overcome life’s challenges and recover from mental illness was carefully recorded and forms the basis of the unique Grow Program.
Non-clinical group meetings (facilitated by a seasoned, recovering member) are held weekly, where members can share challenges encountered in everyday life, and find support from others who have experienced similar challenges. These meetings create an opportunity to learn from shared experiences and allow members to find a sense of community and belonging during their journey to bettering their mental health.
The 60 staff and over 400 volunteers at Grow share a mission to provide proven mutual help and peer support based mental health recovery and education programs for individuals, families and communities, in a range of settings, using contemporary means, to achieve and maintain good mental health and life skills.
Grow has won a number of awards, including the NSW Government Mental Health Matters award this year.
For more information, visit GROW's website here.
About your new role
Grow now has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Manager (Contracts & Business Development) to join their team based in Perth, WA.
In this role, your main responsibility will be to manage the day-to-day operations of the grants and contracts in accordance with relevant funding guidelines and Grow programs and policies. In addition, you will develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable the growth and development of the branch, and drive market leadership of the organisation and program in WA.
You will also contribute to the local consumer-led teams, staff teams, national leadership teams, and working groups with a focus on delivering outcomes and solutions.
More specifically, your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Ensuring local promotion creates effective community awareness of Grow, programs, and strong referral pathways;
- Keeping abreast of trends developing from the Grow program activity data and ensuring timely follow up of these trends;
- Ensuring all staff have the skills and training to undertake their roles effectively;
- Managing and ensuring the effective, respectful, and efficient utilisation of physical resources and contractors;
- Empowering Grow members to actively participate in the branch program team;
- Enabling the continued growth and development of the organisation within the state by actively seeking strategic partnerships;
- Creating and actively pursuing opportunities for funding; and
- Leading, inspiring, and motivating staff, teams, and Grow leaders.
What you'll need to be successful
To be successful, candidates must have demonstrated experience in a similar position and a strong knowledge/experience of Community Mental Health and Recovery Oriented practices. In addition, you will have previous business development experience within the community sector.
While not essential, candidates who hold a tertiary qualification in business development, mental health, or similar will be held in high regard.
As you will be managing and working as part of a small multidisciplinary team, it is crucial that you have strong leadership skills (including budgeting, human resources, and contract management skills) and the ability to plan and deliver project outcomes on time and within budget.
In addition, you must have exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to ensure that you are able to develop meaningful relationships and partnerships, both internally and externally.
Your hands-on, flexible approach to your work will be key to your success in this role. As will your desire to promote Grow and its programs.
Most importantly, you will be a supportive and diplomatic leader with a strong team focus and a true passion for what you do!
Please note: Candidates must hold a current unencumbered driver's licence and the ability to travel regionally when required. You will also be willing to undergo a criminal history check and have the legal right to live and work in Australia.
Be rewarded
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a national consumer-led organisation, in a pivotal leadership role!
For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $85,000 plus super and a range of benefits including:
- Salary sacrificing options to increase your take-home pay;
- Generous leave entitlements (5 weeks' annual leave & 2 additional days over Christmas!);
- Access to a work vehicle with personal use options; and
- Negotiable relocation assistance.
In addition, you will be welcomed into a close-knit, supportive, and dedicated team that is committed to truly making a difference within the community!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic organisation in a key leadership role - Apply Now!