About the Organisation

Montagu Community Living is a not for profit community organisation with strong values and commitment to the delivery of high-quality services for people living with various levels of ability and independence.

About the Position

Montagu Community Living is seeking skilled and experienced people to fill two newly created Assistant Manager positions within our Community Supports Program. This is a time of excitement and managed growth for Montagu. If you are keen to work for an organisation that prioritises quality over dollars, and people over corporate image, then Montagu is the employer for you.

Under the direction of the Manager, Community Support Services, the Assistant Managers are responsible for the effective operation of the Community Support Services Program, including:

• Meeting or exceeding legislative, regulatory, and contractual obligations, established service standards and organisation policies
• Leading, coaching and developing staff through regular supervision and feedback sessions
• Contributing to a high-achieving, successful, and fun culture
• Seeking and responding to feedback and managing external and internal stakeholder relationships
• Actively managing risk
• Leading improvement projects, participating in audits, investigations, and reviews
• Ensuring provision of accurate and timely quotes, reports, and other communications
• Undertaking out of hours On - Call duties on a rotational basis (telephone based)

Montagu is based in Moonah, Tasmania, and provides a friendly, flexible and family focused working environment.

Assistant Manager positions equate to Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

Assistant Manager positions will be permanent full-time, office based positions.

Essential Requirements:

• Formal qualifications and extensive experience in the Disability, Business or a related field. In the absence of formal qualifications, a commitment to obtain a qualification within two years would be taken into consideration
• Current accreditation in Medication Administration, First Aid, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, or the capacity to gain competency within
  the first 3 months of employment
• Successful completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation module
• Access to a reliable and roadworthy car for work purposes, comprehensive insurance, and a valid Tasmanian Driver's licence (car)
• Access to smart phone or another device with internet access

Skills and Experience:

Candidates are required to be well organised, have a good understanding of the disability sector including NDIS objectives and processes, great interpersonal skills, experience in leading and developing a team, experience in leading change, knowledge of relevant legislation, administrative skills, and well-developed computer skills.

To discuss any aspect of this position pleased email: [email protected], using the subject line: Assistant Manager, Community Supports Program enquiry via EthicalJobs.