• Permanent Full Time 
• Grasmere Location
• Exciting opportunity to develop your career with a reputable organisation

About Northcott

Northcott is a not-for-profit disability service provider that works with customers to realise their potential.
As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations, we provide services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout NSW and the ACT. We have almost 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.

About The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation function of Housing and Supported Independent Living or Respite Program/s, ensuring customers are provided with high quality support consistent with the principles and application of the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
This role has a strong emphasis on providing practice leadership to staff, fostering opening communication and a strong organisational culture.

You will

• Successfully lead, manage and support a team of staff working in residential settings.
• Assist in the management of vacancies and customer transition
• Provide input into the budget planning process and ongoing monitoring of income and expenditure.
• Work closely with NDIA and other personnel as identified
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory standards and requirements
• Participate in the on call roster

Full List of duties available in Position Description

About you

• Proven ability to successfully lead, manage and support a team of staff working in residential settings.
• Skills and experience in working with adults with a disability using a customer-centred approach
• In-depth knowledge of the disability sector including NDIS funding, SIL quotes, and the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
• Proven experience in budget preparation and monitoring of financial systems
• Computer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programs.
• A current Class C driver’s licence.

Why work for us?

• We are a leading disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families and carers.
• You will have your contribution valued and to have opportunities to grow your career with us.
• A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
• Being a not-for-profit organisation, salary packaging is available to staff; this can increase your take home pay.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 26TH 2019