• Opportunity to work for one of Australia's Leading Social Purpose Organisation
• Define and progress your career with opportunities provided by CDC and the NDIS
• Attractive Remuneration Package with not for profit salary packaging benefits
• Permanent full time

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.    

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of the people we support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking a values driven, positive and highly experienced Program Manager to lead and manage Disability residential and individualised support services across the North West region of Melbourne. This is a full time position and will be based predominantly in our LWB Epping centre, however will require travel within Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond and actively seek out business development opportunities to increase support to people and respond to changing needs
• Build high performing teams to ensure quality services, staff satisfaction and client outcomes
• Delivery of the services within budget, aligned to business plans and in line with client needs and plans
• Develop and enhance operational and administrative systems and procedures to support the effective management of the programs
• Through strong leadership ensure the program delivers a consistent standard of quality in accordance with regulations, legislation and standards
• Be respectful and ensure positive outcomes for the people we partner with and support
• Manage risks and issues arising in the course of service delivery
• Promote and strengthen positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience 

• Strong content knowledge of the NDIS, embraces the principles of customer choice and control
• Demonstrates innovation, personal drive and thrives in a progressive and values driven organisation
• Ability to influence outcomes through strong leadership and empowerment of teams  
• Strong advocacy for change and willingness to harness new opportunities to embed new systems and processes
• Strategic thinking, operational excellence and focus on continuous improvement
• Significant experience in Disability and/or Aged Care services
• Degree qualification in Human Services or related discipline

Benefits

• Excellent career development opportunities
• Be part of a high performing and innovative leadership team
• Attractive remuneration package with excellent tax benefits