Want to make a difference in regional communities to enhance capacity and capability of businesses and communities across Australia?

The role
Our Local buying Foundation Team plays a crucial role in overseeing the successful delivery of the Local Buying Foundation. The Local Buying Foundation Project Lead (LBFPL) will  effectively identify, develop and lead the development and roll out of core Local Buying Foundation (LBF) projects and initiatives across all Foundation locations. 

Additionally, this role is responsible for providing high level stakeholder management, ensuring clear and transparent communication with stakeholders is maintained, providing regular progress updates, and promptly addressing any issues or deviations from the project plan to maintain project alignment with the companies strategic objectives.

The successful candidate
We are seeking a passionate, purpose driven, motivated, people-person professional to own this new position and we strongly encourage you to apply if you are a solutions focused, flexible, professional responsive to the needs of your clients and stakeholders who holds:

• Strong, demonstrated project management and ability to roll out key initiatives and oversee compliance and delivery
• Previous team management experience, including the ability to oversee day-to-day duties of your direct reports 
• Previous experience with grant management, including assessment, recommendations, preparation of agreements and management and reporting against compliance and outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, to build applicant pools within the regions we operate and regular attendance at funded events to actively promote the Local Buying Foundation
• Very high level of communication skills including verbal, written, presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills/ interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet goals and targets, ensuring delivery in full and on time
• Relentless attention to detail and pervasive commitment to quality with a continuous improvements mindset
• Well-developed administration, organisational and problem solving/ planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Self-starter with proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Current valid Driver's Licence, your own vehicle and ability to undertake interstate and state work-related travel as requested
• An understanding of the procurement process, tendering, and or project management would be advantageous
• Minimum Diploma in Business, Project Management, Community Engagement, Education and Training or similar qualifications (extensive demonstrated experience within the scope of this position description may be considered in lieu of a formal qualification, however the desire to achieve a formal qualification will be highly regarded)
• Relevant experience in overseeing contractual delivery of projects would be highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects and project teams from end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time and on budget

Why work at C-Res?
Your contributions will have a real time impact on the communities in which we operate and we offer compelling reasons to choose us as your next employer, such as:

• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Locality Allowance which includes additional leave entitlements
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Access to mentoring and coaching (both informal and formal)
• Supportive, fun and social team environment
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Employer of Choice Framework
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and wellness benefits

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from Indigenous people.

About C-Res
C-Res was first established in 2012 to deliver the Local Buying Program and administer the Local Buying Foundation for BMA and BHP in Queensland. Since then, we have expanded our services across Australia to include New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia. Watch our ‘Who we are” video to see if you believe we are the right fit.

How to apply
When you select 'Apply' you will be navigated to our internal careers page, here, you will be able to download a copy of the position description for this role. For further enquiries relating to this advertisement, please contact Ellen Wicks (HR Advisor) at ellen.wicks@c-res.com.au or visit www.c-res.com.au.

Applications close
Applications will only be accepted until Sunday 28 July 2024, unless a suitable candidate has been identified.

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