General Manager, Recycling and Social Impact

Applications are open until the advertisement expires or until the position is filled.

Scouts WA is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in all forms, recognising and respecting differences in cultural backgrounds, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Scouts WA is a child-safe organisation and maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of harm, abuse or neglect. All shortlisted candidates will be screened and must commit to our Vulnerable People Safeguarding Standard before commencement and throughout their employment with us.

About Us

Scouting in Australia empowers young people aged 5 to 25 to take charge of their goals through adventurous activities that promote leadership, friendship, and fun within an inclusive environment that prioritises safety and wellbeing. We provide a journey that helps build resilience and define personal values in a changing world. With over 5,000 members, Scouts WA is part of a vibrant, community-driven effort that extends into schools and local settings across Western Australia. As an accredited member of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement, Scouts WA connects our youth to a global network of 57 million Scouts. If you would like to find out more, please visit our website: 

What's the role?

The General Manager Recycling and Social Impact at Scouts WA plays a crucial role in delivering profitable social enterprises for the organisation primarily through the Container Deposit Scheme business. This role works with a high degree of autonomy to continue the strong human, social, and financial success of the container deposit scheme across Scouts WA's four depots. The role will also be responsible for developing a business plan to improve the standard and increase utilisation of all Scouts WA facilities, in collaboration with local volunteers, to increase Scouting's social impact within the communities where we have a presence. This role reports directly to the Executive Manager and is a member of the senior management team.

What is the scope of responsibilities?

The General Manager Recycling and Social Impact is accountable for ensuring the day-to-day operation, growth, and community benefit of Scouts WA's recycling centres. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Purchasing and maintaining plant and equipment.
• Supporting depot managers with employment of staff to meet business demands with appropriate financial and social responsibility.
• Ensuring all operations are undertaken within budget.
• Exploring opportunities to expand CDS operations and improve profitability.
• Promoting donations by volume partners.
• Overseeing marketing program.
• Improving condition and utilisation of Scouts WA facilities.

What skills and knowledge do you need?

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Sound knowledge in management, operations, and business administration, ideally in manufacturing and associated industries and occupations.
• Experience supervising and leading staff.
• Competence in using office software and computing concepts.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance relevant to workplace safety, environmental standards, and commercial operations.
• Forklift license or heavy vehicle license (beneficial).
• Familiarity with Scouts WA structures, services, or the Scouting movement (beneficial).

What expertise is necessary?

We value diverse paths of experience and recognise that expertise can come from various pathways. Applicants should have:

1. Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent management experience over a period of at least 5 years;
2. Previous experience in a relevant industry, service or an equivalent level of expertise and experience to undertake the range of activities required; or
3. Appropriate on-the-job training and relevant experience in facilities management

Inherent Requirements

These requirements are non-negotiable and integral to fulfilling the responsibilities of position within the broader organisational context. All applicants must be able to:

• Commit to Scouts WA's mission, purpose, and values.
• Adhere to Scouts Australia's Code of Ethics and Conduct for Adults in Scouting.
• Pass relevant Child Safety and Vulnerable People Safeguarding checks, including National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Complete and maintain mandatory child safety, WHS, code of conduct training modules.
• Satisfy an employment medical evaluation upon hiring, or as requested by management.
• Work a flexible roster, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as reasonable and required.
• More requirements are outlined in the position description and employment contract.

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