• Permanent, full-time position based in Hobart

Our skilled, professional team has actively supported Tasmanians for over 30 years and has one of the broadest ranges of disability services through NDIS and MAIB supports of any provider in Tasmania. We know all about the NDIS because we’ve been part of it since the first NDIS trial in Tasmania. We are dedicated to using this experience to provide the people we support with reliable and high quality service.

The State Manager Practice Support position is a senior leadership role that provides oversight, management and practice advice across Anglicare Tasmania’s Disability Services division. The role works closely with the General Manager – Disability Services and State Managers to ensure high quality disability support services are provided to clients through the implementation of Anglicare’s Practice Framework, Policies, plans and other intervention supports.

This role provides critical practice support leadership to ensure the operation of innovative and appropriate programs and support plans to service users according to best practice standards as well as supporting the development and maintenance of a dynamic and competent workforce that can provide active support in accordance with behaviour support plans and other interventions. This will be completed in accordance with the relevant industry standards including NDIS Practice Standards, ISO quality standards and the Australian Childhood Foundation Safeguarding Children standards.

What you’ll need:

• the ability to develop, review and implement a Disability Practice Framework;
• the capacity to provide advice, information and support to Managers and operational staff on intervention strategies for people with disability, brain injury, trauma or mental health conditions, particularly for people with multiple and complex needs;
• completion of a formal tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology or another relevant discipline related to the role;
• significant experience working in the NDIS or Disability Services;
• the ability to oversee and review client programs and supports and provide necessary feedback to managers and operational staff;
• leadership skills and the ability to use a team approach to implement client plans, supports and ensure the delivery of quality services;
• familiarity with the NDIS Practice Standards, ISO quality standards and the Australian Childhood Foundation – Safeguarding Children standards or the ability to acquire this knowledge;
• the capacity to undertake program evaluation, analyse data and information to develop reports, advice and intervention strategies in the area of disability support practice;
• the ability to provide in-service training according to adult learning principles including the ability to supervise and mentor staff in the development of skills related to service delivery, active support, client behaviour support plans and the Anglicare Disability Practice Framework.

What we offer you:

• an attractive salary including Salary Packaging
• professional development opportunities
• a friendly and supportive work environment
• rewarding career opportunities in a large values-driven organisation

For further information about this position please contact Brenton West, General Manager – People & Organisational Development on 03 6213 3614 or [email protected] using the subject line: State Manager Practice Support enquiry via EthicalJobs during business hours.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• have a Tasmania Police Schedule 1 National Police Certificate (no older than 12 months and not an annulled record);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
• have a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category) including NDIS Worker Screening;
• undertake a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click on Apply Now to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.

Details

• Division: Disability Services
• Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Position No: 001265
• Location: Hobart Metropolitan

A position description is attached.