General Manager

Be part of a growing and passionate team
- Flexible role with work from home options available
- Switch to a not-for-profit industry and make meaningful impact

**About us**

At Ability Options, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. As a leading not-for-profit organisation with over 104 sites across NSW, we provide employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion the community.

**The Role**

We are seeking a motivated, strategic and results driven individual who is ready to take on a new role as a General Manager of Marketing and Communications. You will be leading the development and execution of compelling strategies to elevate the Ability Options brand and drive business growth. This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking and strong leadership skills to drive engagement and awareness through marketing, media and communications activities.

Hours: Permanent Full-time, 38 hours per week

**Salary**: $164,000 per annum (incl. super) and $15,900 in not-for-profit salary packaging

Reporting to: Chief Corporate Services Officer

**Responsibilities (but not limited to)**:

- Lead and manage the marketing and communications team to ensure they support the overarching strategy of the organisation and its operational plan.
- Provide support and high-level strategic marketing and communications advice to the Board, CEO and Executive team.
- Identify new opportunities to grow revenue and build on the reputation of Ability Options.
- Oversee and deliver partnerships, sales and marketing activity for customer acquisitions for both Employment and Disability.
- Work closely with business analytics team to assess effectiveness of marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Manage and protect the brand and values for all marketing, media and communications activities.
- Manage budget, resources and external vendor relationships to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

**Essential Criteria**
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications or Business.
- Relevant experience in managing marketing and communications strategies and driving effective marketing campaigns.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team towards achieving common goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to story tell and engage diverse audiences.
- Strategic and creative thinker with a passion to drive positive change and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Satisfactory Police Check and Driver Licence

**Benefits**:

- ** Flexibility**: At Ability Options, we offer monthly RDOs and flexible work arrangement with the ability to work from home.
- **Salary Packaging**: Increase your take-home money with $15,900 not-for-profit salary packaging through Maxxia: Salary Packaging | Maxxia
- ** Training and career progression**: Our In house - Learning and Development team offering ongoing career development support to staff.
- ** Mental Health and Wellbeing**: A dynamic EAP partner who supports our staff with free confidential counselling: We Offer Comprehensive Wellbeing Support For Your Organisation - Workplace Options - Australia. Additionally, we offer fitness passport giving staff access to more than 500 gyms and sporting facilities across NSW.
- ** Rewards and recognition program**:We recognise the efforts and achievements of our valued staff members with morning teas, lunches, gift cards, certificates, and personalised letters from the CEO.
- ** Employee Discounts**:Discounts with CommBank, Winc and Medibank corporate insurance cover.
- ** Other Benefits**: Paid Parental and Partner Leave, purchase additional leave after 1 year of service and tenure-based service reward leave.
- ** A rewarding career** where you contribute to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives.

Join us and be an integral part of Ability Options