About us

Our vision is that people, everywhere in our community, will experience the power of inclusion through relationships, voice and action.

Our mission is to assist people to reach their potential through innovative and people-focused services.

Our values celebrate inclusiveness and opportunity. Our five core values are Accountability, Equity, Innovation, Integrity and being Participant and young-people focused.

The role

This important position supervises the provision of multiple services to people with a disability by helping them to achieve their individual goals and plans through the ongoing efforts of a highly performing team. The Supervisor, Day Programs Leads each team in an inclusive and positive manner to ensure all strategic business goals are achieved. This role is a temporary fixed term contract until November 2020.

The Supervisor, Day Programs focuses on creating and maintaining a highly performing team culture, is sensitive to, and promotes, cultural diversity and acceptance; and ensures the services adheres to the principles and objectives of the Disability Service Standards (DSS) another appropriate legislative requirements.

About you

• Effectively leads and manages a team to achieve successful and desired outcomes.
• Is passionate about supporting clients with disabilities and advancing and empowering the lives of others.
• Is compassionate and demonstrates empathy.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Certificate IV Disability Support, Mental Health or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years demonstrated experience in disability or a related field.
• Highly developed and effective communication, numerical and interpersonal skills with the capability to engage and develop strong relationships with clients, your team and others.
• Ability to work individually and supervise a highly performing team with minimal supervision.
• Has sound supervisory skills that supports their team to focus on person centred care in a demanding and challenging environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of disability legislation and standards.
• Demonstrated experience in Community Services.

Job Benefits

• Entry rate $29.98 per hour. Higher pay points may apply depending on qualifications and or experience + up to 15,900 tax free pay per fringe benefit year.
• Flexible working hours and negotiated extra leave.
• Training and development opportunities.