• Are you looking for a senior leadership opportunity?
• Do you want to deliver real social impact and inclusion for people living with disability?
• Would you like to be part of a collaborative, innovative culture?

At Unisson Disability, it all starts with heart and for 95 years, Unisson’s committed team has delivered quality, person-centred services for its clients. Unisson enjoys strong overall performance and has seen significant growth in the last five years. It is now set to continue this development with a new three-year growth plan. Part of that growth plan is the creation of the new role of General Manager – Community Services.

The creation of this new role provides the scope to focus on expanding an existing range of community service programs for people living with disability such as supported living, community access and short-term accommodation. The role also oversees the support coordination and service engagement functions.

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive the achievement of strategic objectives and take operational oversight and leadership of your program areas (both centre-based and community-based). You will grow and shape services that respond to client demand and ensure ongoing viability and success. You will build connections with a wide range of stakeholders to put Unisson on the community services map. You will lead your team of skilled Client Service Managers to embrace new initiatives, focus on quality programming and get the best outcomes for clients. As part of the Executive Management team, you will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive the overall strategic development of the organisation.

You will:

• Bring substantial experience in and knowledge of the disability sector with a solid understanding of programming, service delivery and the NDIS
• Be adept at developing strategy and delivering on strategic objectives
• Have developed sound general management skills such as financial acumen, business planning, operations oversight, quality assurance and risk management associated with human services
• Have strong, inspiring people leadership capabilities
• Have an eye for innovation and opportunities
• Be able to think creatively and laterally
• Demonstrate a values-driven leadership style and emotional intelligence

Unisson is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where diversity is encouraged.