Manager Community Services

**Manager, Community Services**

**About Us**

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

**Working at Cancer Council Queensland**

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member, and we love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

The Manager, Community Services is responsible for the development and leadership of the community-based services across Queensland including Transport, Accommodation Support Programs and Community Activities.

You will play a pivotal role as a member of the Client Operations Leadership Team.

**About you**

To be successful in this role:
**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**
- Qualifications in Health or Community Services or a similar role
- Demonstrated experience in delivery, roll-out and evaluation of community services/programs
- Proven ability to effectively manage a diverse and complex group of services with demonstrated organisational and management skills across geographically dispersed services
- Experience in the management of multi-disciplinary staff and in engaging stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
- Understanding of the impact of a cancer diagnosis on an individual, their families and loved ones and the broader community
- Demonstrated experience in budget management
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including professional written communication
- Ability to manage, inspire and motivate individuals and teams to achieve targets
- Experience in networking and building partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Proven ability to organise, manage and prioritise multiple tasks
- Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to use initiative
- Current Queensland Drivers Licence
- Some travel will be involved

**Benefits**
- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options)
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount

**Meet Our People**

**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required and should be addressed to:
**People and Culture Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
- The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate._