We’re looking for an experienced Practice Lead to work alongside our service managers to support us in delivering services to people with disabilities by leading, supporting and enhancing practice development across our service teams. If training, coaching, mentoring and best practice are your passion, read on…

About us

At Onemda, we’re passionate about supporting adults with intellectual disability in learning and life. For more than 50 years we’ve been delivering a unique mix of learning and therapeutic services which support people to maximise their wellbeing, achieve their goals and reach their potential.

Today, Onemda is a fast-growing, dynamic organisation which operates eight campuses across Melbourne. Our team is progressive and responsive, committed to research, innovation and best practice to deliver real, measurable outcomes. To continue to grow and improve, we need enthusiastic, talented people who share our values. Are YOU the team member we’re looking for?

What this role involves

As our Practice Lead, you’ll work closely with Onemda’s service managers to support and enhance practice development across Group Services, Therapy Services and Support Coordination Services. 

You’ll be responsible for supporting our staff through training, coaching, guidance and mentoring as you enhance practice development and program compliance across the organisation to ensure the best outcomes for program participants and drive continuous improvement in the quality of our services.

To excel in this role, you’ll need maturity, self-awareness, confidence, leadership and a commitment to our organisation’s culture, people and purpose. Most of all, you’ll have the desire to use your skills in a way which supports people with disability to participate in the programs they enjoy, achieve their goals and reach their potential. 

What we’re looking for in you…

To deliver what we need in this role, you will be:

• An experienced training professional with a sound understanding of disability services and the NDIS
• A great communicator who can motivate others, positively influence organisational culture, and provide strong direction
• A mentor and coach who leads by example with your exemplary work standards
• Effective in working with individuals or groups
• A good listener who encourages reflection to drive growth, and relies on data and evidence to underpin practice
• Able to mediate and negotiate positive outcomes in practice situations
• Across practice and service trends, and able to identify barriers and opportunities, in order to make change and strengthen outcomes
• Knowledgeable and experienced in how to apply theoretical approaches and service responses which are relevant to people with intellectual disability and their families
• Accountable, with a clear understanding of the importance of compliance and risk management
• A critical thinker and problem solver who manages time wisely 
• Confident tackling challenging conversations, questions and topics
• A team player who works collaboratively but is comfortable with autonomy when required
• Flexible and willing to travel to different sites as required. 

You will also have:

• The right qualifications: relevant tertiary qualification, ideally Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and accreditation standards that apply to the disability sector, e.g. Disability Services Act, NDIS Practice Standards.
• Relevant practice experience: at least three years’ experience in clinical and practice guidance relevant to the community or disability sector 
• Current Drivers’ Licence

What you can expect from us

• Attractive remuneration with salary packaging benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• An environment that is supportive, innovative and focused on positive outcomes for the people we service
• On-site parking

Interested? Here’s how to apply!

Please click Apply Now and follow the instructions.

If you’d like more information please contact our People & Culture Lead, at [email protected] using the subject line: Practice Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that we can only employ people who have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance as this is now mandatory for all workers in risk assessed roles, plus you must provide evidence of up-to-date COVID-19 Vaccination.

Onemda Association

123 Andersons Creek Road, Doncaster East

Onemda is an equal opportunity employer.

A position description is attached.