Are you an experienced leader of people? Do you have skills that aren't being utilised to your full potential? Do you want your time to shine and show everyone what you are made of - looking to step up in your career to the next level? If this sounds like you, then you need to read on…

The Opportunity

Aruma is growing day by day and due to growth in Townsville we have opportunities for two experienced leaders of people. Someone with strong management skills, a person who displays strong empathy and demonstrates a high level of commitment to assist people with disabilities. We want the right person to join us to lead a fantastic teams of support workers for a rewarding and challenging career as a Support Manager.

What a successful Support Manager looks like…

Successful Aruma Support Managers ensure that customer outcomes are achieved through empowering our customers to live their best life, supported by a professional team of Support Workers. Aruma Support Managers, work with teams of Support Workers to identify opportunities for customers, solve problems and overcome obstacles, Aruma Support Managers encourage the growth and development of their Support Worker teams. The successful Aruma Support Manager is skilled in understanding and managing budgets, identifying opportunities for customers under the NDIS to life their best lives. Aruma Support Managers are committed to excellent practice.

What we need you to have…

• 5 Years of Management & Leadership experience
• Current Blue Card
• Current Yellow Card
• Queensland Driving License
• Ability to lead, develop and grow your team
• Strong financial skills
• To be able to plan and schedule and manage your work time efficiently and effectively

What we would like you to have…

• A Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Knowledge of Human Rights-based approaches and person-centred principles and approaches, including positive and active behaviour support
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience with Profit and Loss reporting, budgets and rosters
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate(s)

Who we are

Aruma - You may have previously known us as House with No Steps and the Tipping Foundation? We came together as one- just over a year ago, with over a 100 years combined industry experience. We have recently been ranked the 9thfastest growing business in the whole of Australia (source - IBISWorld)... Therefore, to join us now, couldn't have been a better time!

Aruma is located a mere 10 minute drive from the CBD in Townsville. Townsville boasts more than 320 days of sunshine each year and is home to some spectacular landscapes and attractions including a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

We are the trusted partner of around 5000 people with a disability in Australia

We are an NDIS disability service provider in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT. But we're also so much more. We're the helper, mentor and coach, who put you first and an organization who are guided by our Purpose and Values supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Our purpose is the reason we exist.

Our values are to be BRAVE: Bold - we speak up; Respectful - we respect each other; Authentic - we do what we say; Value Teamwork - we do things together; Excellent - we do things well.

So... what's in it for you?

Well, in return for you joining an ever-expanding and growing organization, you will be rewarded and supported with:

• SCHADS AWARD - Level 6
• A fully paid vehicle for personal use
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Training and development, we are our own RTO
• Guidance and mentorship to achieve your goals
• Career opportunities
• Opportunities to be involved in national projects
• A Healthy work life balance
• Employee Assistance Program

So, are you ready to join us? … Please forward your current resume and cover letter directly to Dawn Hills - Talent Advisor.