General Manager

Exciting **Full-Time opportunity** based in Cannon Hill - Developing strategic frameworks for our employment solutions portfolio that helps deliver employment pathways to the people we support whilst partnering with employers and other stakeholders. - Encouraged and supported ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities. **Who is Endeavour Foundation?** Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability, so being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration - it is who we are Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality. We are people working together, making possibilities a reality for people with a disability, and for people seeking employment, education and training opportunities. We call ourselves **Team Possible** Endeavour Foundation supports people with disability to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. Our 5,000 strong team operates over 300 sites in the heart of local communities across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria where we offer choice, opportunities and personalised support in the key areas of home, work, learning and community participation. **Why should you join Endeavour Foundation?** - Salary Packaging Benefits, package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you - In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.) - An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members - Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, whitegoods and appliances - Paid Parental Leave and Salary Continuance - Free flu vaccinations - Onsite café, onsite parking (where available) and close to public transport **A little bit about the role**: As the Endeavour Foundation continues to grow and support the community and workplace as a leading disability service provider, we have an exciting opportunity for a **General Manager - Employment Solutions** - Provide accurate and timely analysis and reporting to key stakeholders, including regular reports on employment outcomes and forecast. - Working closely with other Executives to achieve required business outcomes for Employment Solutions portfolio - Designing and delivering programs that support the strategic outcomes for employment solutions in both Endeavour Business Solutions locations and external employers - Developing, delivering and evaluating successful employment outcomes with 3rd party employers with mutually beneficial outcomes for all. - Monitoring research and understanding the market and identifying opportunities that will drive industry leading change to attitudes to disability employment - Evaluating and participating in appropriate external advocacy and regulatory forums to represent Endeavour and the people we support to deliver a more equitable and sustainable work environment for people with a disability. - Driving analysis of existing business processes, partnerships and proactive remediation to support implementation of internal and external audit recommendations. **What will you bring**: - Experience in a multi-site leadership operational role with a focus on profitability, commercial outcomes including quality management, safety leadership and customer service excellence. - Tertiary qualification and/or industry certification in relevant discipline including Business, Commerce, or Quality Assurance, is highly desirable. - 5+ years Industry experience and working knowledge, preferably in disability or related employment services. - Experience in employment solutions roles with demonstrated achievement in delivering effective quality outcomes across a diverse range of commercial sectors. - Experience in leading successful, engaged and high performing teams to support organizational objectives. - Working knowledge of quality standards and regulations - Demonstrable problem-solving skills, to successfully identify problems, develop solutions and implement these using a logical and systematic approach. **How you can apply** Please note, before commencing with Endeavour Foundation and should you be successful, you will be required to undertake a **“Fit2Work” National Criminal History Check.** Additionally, in line with the direction from State Government, all authorised workers defined under the Queensland Public Health Order are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Endeavour Foundation requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If this is the opportunity for you, click ‘Apply’ below; we look forward to hearing from you **_ "We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer, and we commit t