General Manager

2 months ago

North Parramatta, Australia Uniting Full time
  • Location: Pitt Street, Sydney (Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 day from home) 
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent 
  • Salary: Base + Super + salary packaging

About the Role

  • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities, including potential pathways to senior leadership roles.
  • The chance to make a real impact in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the growth and success of Uniting.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.

We are seeking a visionary General Manager to support our Communities Directorate, a critical leadership position that will have a direct and lasting impact on the delivery of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Disability and Homelessness services at Uniting. In this role, you will oversee diverse teams and take ownership of shaping and driving strategic business initiatives to ensure we meet both our immediate goals and long-term vision to disrupt entrenched disadvantage.

A significant part of your role will involve collaborating closely with internal teams as well as fostering relationships/partnerships with external stakeholders. You will be instrumental in leading Uniting through key sector changes as well as being part of the Communities leadership team guiding the future direction of the organisation in a period of transformation.

As a member of the leadership team, you will inspire by living Uniting's values and promote wellbeing, inclusiveness and person centred care. You will align team efforts with organisational goals, manage resources and risks, and ensure service quality through continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drives Innovation, think systemically, promote innovation, and champion inclusivity.
  • Effectively manages resources, including risk and financial performance, while strategically planning, prioritizing tasks, managing change, and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Develop and execute strategies to grow and strengthen our service offerings, ensuring alignment with Uniting’s vision and values.
  • Balance strategic development with operational excellence to drive business outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and maintain a strong focus on person-centred care.

About You
To excel in this role, you will have:

  • A tertiary qualification.
  • At least 10 years of leadership experience, with a proven track record of innovation and problem-solving.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build a collaborative and positive team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
  • A strategic mindset and commercial acumen, with experience in developing and executing business strategies.
  • Experience in disability, mental health services or a related field is highly desirable.

What We Offer You

  • A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
  • Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
  • Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
  • Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
  • Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
  • A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth.
  • Purchase of additional leave

Group General Manager Position Description.pdf

Join us in driving impactful change and delivering results for the community. 

For all questions, please contact Zali Dardmal via email at zdardmal@uniting.org

Applications will not be accepted via emails. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter in the job portals - all applications are viewed upon receipt.

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background6 checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks.

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