About Northcott:

Northcott is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability services providers that works with customers to realise their potential. Our purpose is to build an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.  Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: www.northcott.com.au 

About The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and function of Housing and Supported Independent Living , 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. This will encompass a strong degree of self reflection.

You will bring:

• Proven ability to successfully lead, manage and support a team of staff working in residential and/or community settings and supporting customers with complex support needs.
• Skills and experience in working with adults with a disability with complex support needs using a customer-centred approach
• Proven experience in budget preparation and monitoring of financial systems
• Well-developed time management skills and ability to prioritise workload in competing demands

Full List of duties are available in the Position Description

Essential Experience and skills

• Demonstrated experience working with people with a disability, including supporting people in a residential setting
• In-depth knowledge of the disability sector including NDIS funding, SIL quotes, and the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework
• A current driver’s license
• Computer literacy, in particular proficiency with Microsoft programs
• Previous experience in supporting, planning and set up of new services or project managing complex change processes is desirable
• Tertiary qualification in Social Science, Health or other relevant professional field is highly desirable

Why work for us?

• We are a leading disability services 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 permanent staff; this can increase your take home pay.

For all enquiries, please contact Heather Cesarano on 0429 843 961. We will be actively shortlisting for this role so please don’t hesitate to apply.

Closing date for the role will be 20 August 2019.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
Northcott are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application recruitment process