Disability Services Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Disability Services Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Attractive salary and benefits
• Not for Profit Organisation
• Great working conditions

Our client is a not for profit organisation which provides services to people of all ages from its northern suburbs base. It is seeking an experienced Disability Services Manager.

This is an amazing opportunity to work for a very future minded organisation, to be there at the beginning to build and grow a service, be innovative and creative with solutions and provide the highest quality services to participants as possible. You will also have opportunities to work collaboratively across the other services in a really supportive senior leadership team.

The Role

The Disability Services Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of services for people living with disabilities, and liaising with their families, stakeholders and supporters. Reporting to the COO you will provide input and feedback to achieve the organisation's key strategic objectives.
  

• Provide leadership and actively contribute as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Supervise and manage the disabilities team to ensure an efficient and effective working environment.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff
• Ensure sound financial management of programs, funding and Disability Services as a whole, and enable the business to respond positively to the funding changes and NDIA/NDIS.
• Ensure services delivered to clients meet individual goals and outcomes, as well as operational requirements.
• Manage budget planning for the department.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit submissions for funding in conjunction with the COO.
• Assess the community needs and provide feedback to the COO.
• Undertake Business Development initiatives.    

Skills & Experience  

• Minimum 5 years' senior management experience.
• High level verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise tasks, work effectively under pressure, problem solve and meet deadlines.
• Recent experience in the disability services sector, including NDIS, and knowledge of relevant quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, and evaluate client services.
• Ability to implement new services streams and be adaptable and flexible to changing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and working within set budgets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR management.
• Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and a working knowledge of client management software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR management.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and requirements.  

Other Requirements   

• Relevant tertiary clinical qualification in human services/allied health is essential.
• Tertiary business qualification is desirable.
• Ability to pass a background check to successfully obtain an Australian Federal Police Clearance.
• Current Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children's Check and First Aid Certificate.   

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your experience in an environment that will challenge and reward you, please send your current resume and cover letter explaining why you should be considered for the role.