Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people living with disability?

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and South East Queensland. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness. As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to ensure our clients live better days, every day.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and driven Community Services Lead to join our team in Northcote. As a member of the management team, this role will support the business processes across our Community Services and contribute to our growth agenda to achieve ‘better days every day’ for our clients and staff.

This role will work as part of the Community Services management team to:

• Manage all Programs and Projects to work within timelines and budget and achieve agreed upon goals and objectives
• Provide regular and timely reports of all Program and Service Delivery activities
• Optimise client's plans to meet their needs and desires
• Complete service agreements and rostering to ensure accurate revenue stream
• Implement service improvement projects through change management
• Assist in the review of services in line with the changing needs of the sector, and;
• Contribute to growth.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams and the demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• An understanding of client programming and person-centred active support models
• Experienced in developing great working relationships, gaining trust and respect, with well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Goal oriented/and willing to learn
• Professional and organised
• Efficient time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to understand and manage financial budgets
• A completely customer centric approach, ensuring we empower and support our clients
• Experience in Disability or related industry
• Experience in NDIS planning and rostering
• Management experience

Benefits of joining Able Australia

• Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership
• Generous Salary Packaging benefit
• Access to AbleRewards, our new benefits, recognition and wellness program
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow your career
• Warm, caring and genuinely supportive team environment including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please visit our website at www.ableaustralia.org.au and go to our 'Careers' page.

How to Apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this job along with your skills and experience. You will be requested to upload a copy of your NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be willing to obtain one) and your Victorian Drivers License.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout employment.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Christine Warren - Snr Talent Acquisition Business Partner. Email - [email protected], using the subject line: Community Services Lead - Northcote Day Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.