Manager - Wendouree Neighborhood Centre Inc

Manager – Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre

Lead a community. Inspire change. Make a lasting difference.

Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre is seeking an experienced, motivated and community-focused Manager to lead our Centre into its next exciting chapter.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected community organisation that has been supporting the people of Ballarat for many years through learning, connection and community development.

Reporting to the Committee of Management, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the organisation, including staff leadership, community engagement, financial management, governance support, program development and partnership building.

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

• Providing inspirational leadership to staff and volunteers

• Building strong partnerships with community, government and funding bodies

• Developing and delivering community programs that respond to local needs

• Managing budgets, grants and organisational resources

• Supporting good governance through reporting to the Committee of Management

• Identifying funding opportunities and driving organisational sustainability

• Ensuring compliance with funding agreements, legislation and Child Safe Standards

• Creating a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture

About You

You are an experienced leader with a passion for strengthening communities and improving people's lives.

You will have:

• Demonstrated management experience in the community, education, local government or not-for-profit sector

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Experience in budgeting, financial management and grant administration

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• The ability to work effectively with a Committee or Board

• Strong organisational and strategic planning capabilities

Knowledge of the Neighbourhood House sector will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to lead a respected and valued community organisation

• A supportive Committee of Management

• Meaningful and rewarding work that creates lasting community impact

• Professional autonomy with opportunities to innovate and grow services

• A collaborative and values-driven workplace

Employment: Permanent Part-Time

Classification: NHACE Collective Agreement 2024 – Schedule 3B Level 7 (or negotiated based on experience)

Location: Wendouree, Victoria

Apply Now

Please submit:

• A cover letter

• A document addressing the key selection criteria

• Current resume

• Contact details for at least two professional referees

Applications close: 23rd August 2026

Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre is committed to child safety and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences.

Email ••••@gmail.com for a copy of the Full Position description