About us

Possability is an Australian non-profit organisation, providing a range of quality individual and flexible support options, supported accommodation, employment and training, respite and intensive support for people with disability and children and young people with a history of adversity. Possability is the trading name for all disability services and child and youth services that we deliver in Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland.

Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled professional with a 'person centred approach' mindset to join our dynamic Practice Team as a Consultant - Practice and Service Delivery in the North/North West of Tasmania. Within this multifaceted role, you will carry a caseload and provide advice and consultation to Operations including:

• Recommending appropriate clinical services
• The development and delivery of training
• Working with participants and support teams to develop and implement clinical interventions according to the participants’ needs
• Working with Practice Development and Operations to research, evaluate and improve provision of direct services, including clinical interventions and projects.

In this role you will:

• In consultation with Operations oversee the provision of clinical services to Possability participants.
• Conduct assessments, develop therapeutic plans and culturally appropriate clinical support.
• Provide consultancy regarding the suitability of referrals for the Child and Youth Service program.
• Provide support and advice for the Disability intake process.
• Provide consultancy, as required, for complex referrals for disability services.
• Establish and review policy and practice guidelines for the support of adults, children and young people with complex and challenging behaviour.
• Provide consultation, case review, risk assessment and intervention for participant with complex needs as they access Possability’s services.

Skills and experience

• A degree qualification relevant to the industry.
• Desirable: industry experience within a similar role.

Other Requirements

• Current unrestricted driver’s licence relevant to the location in which this role-based.
• State-wide travel as required to meet business needs.
• Provision of a satisfactory National Police Check.
• Provision of a Working with Children registration with an NDIS endorsement.
• Provision of a satisfactory pre-employment medical questionnaire.
• Provision of the NDIS Workers Screening Clearance
• COVID-19 Booster Vaccination evidence.

Some perks of working with Possability include:

• Linked to Applied Research Centre Disability and Wellbeing and annual Conference.
• Achievable billable KPI’s (20 hours) balanced with opportunities for contributing to or leading training and development initiatives, projects or research that aligns with Possability’s vision for “a world where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential”.
• A commitment to providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Supportive corporate culture and work environment.
• Salary Packaging available to eligible employees.
• Flexible working arrangements to service our participants based in North and North West Tasmania.

What’s next?

If this role excites you, please apply online through our e-recruit portal (click "Apply Now"), submitting a resume and cover letter with your application.

We are a values-based organisation and all our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our values at all times. A commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People Standards is required. We encourage that before you submit an application, please take a moment to review our vision, purpose and values and the Position Description.

Possability is a leading non-profit organisation, providing a wide range of services to people with disabilities and children and youth facing adversity. If you are the preferred candidate for a position with Possability, you will be required to undertake a National or International Police Check as required, and obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

A position description is attached.