Introduction

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

Jesuit Community College (JCC) is a Registered Training Organisation and Learn Local Organisation that helps people develop real skills for life, learning and work.

JCC delivers training at a range of locations across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

We deliver training in three main areas:

Preparation for employment
Short and long vocational courses
English language and literacy, and digital skills.

JCC offers nationally recognised qualifications in foundation skills, short accredited courses, and pre-accredited training in language, literacy, numeracy, digital and vocational skills

Since establishment in 2011, Jesuit Social Services has built a strong reputation for meeting the needs of the most disadvantaged learners in our community.

A recent strategic review of Jesuit Community College found that it fills an important role in meeting the needs of the most disadvantaged learners, but it must undergo transformational change to survive.

Description

About the role

The General Manager Business Development and Sustainability, Jesuit Community College will work with the Executive Director, Programs, Participation and Pathways to:

Lead Jesuit Community College through a process of transformational growth by identifying and implementing strategies that build on Jesuit Community College’s creative, high performing, education programs, which target disadvantaged learners and capitalize on high demand employment areas.
Broker and manage effective partnerships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively with other service providers, government, church, community organisations, and the broader community to diversify and grow Jesuit Community College into new areas of training delivery, and new geographic locations to achieve financial sustainability.
Oversee effective management of the delivery of services contracted by government and other stakeholders, including meeting milestones, managing risk, reporting and compliance, and meeting administration requirements of Jesuit Social Services.
Lead an approach that promotes integration within and between Jesuit Social Services initiatives to ensure project collaboration, and evidence capture, with a particular focus on partnership with other education programs within Jesuit Social Services.
Participate in the senior management team of Jesuit Social Services and provide advice to Jesuit Social Services Executive on policy, advocacy and practice issues.
Represent Jesuit Social Services in local, regional, state and national meetings, networks and forums, as appropriate.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with five weeks of annual leave and ongoing professional and career development.

What Jesuit Social Service can offer you

An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
A welcoming and supportive relational environment
A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
Ongoing training and development related to your role
Employee assistance program
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
Generous leave

Skills And Experiences

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in senior management of training programs.
Extensive business development skills and demonstrated capacity to grow services in a tight fiscal environment.
Experience in leading, supporting and supervising staff teams to develop and deliver high performing training programs.
Demonstrated understanding of Federal and State Government’s training and education policy and operating environment.
Demonstrated ability to work closely and cooperatively with the Jesuit Social Services’ Senior Leadership Team, staff, volunteers, program participants, and the broader community.
Demonstrated ability to broker and manage positive and constructive partnerships with key stakeholders including other service providers, church, and government.
High level written and verbal communication skills
Capacity to guide others in reflective processes that are aimed at strengthening and deepening a collective commitment to the organisation’s identity and ethos.
Ability to work and lead in way which reflects, upholds and fosters the organisation’s identity and ethos (as encapsulated in our purpose, vision, mission and values) within the team and wider organisation.
Active attendance/involvement in leadership and planning meetings
Active formulation of strategic priorities for the organisation
Active monitoring and completion of Operational Plan priorities, as reflected in the Strategic Plan
Evidence of effective line management structures in place, evidenced by line management reports, supervision structures and performance development of senior staff
Active leadership and mentoring of senior staff, evidence through workplans and encouraging collaborative contributions at leadership level

How to apply

Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
For further information please contact Sue Grigg, Executive Director Programs, Participation and Pathways on 0409 425 935 or Sue.Grigg@jss.org.au
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 27 July 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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