About Northcott

We are one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability services providers that works with our customers to realise their potential. Our purpose is to build an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose. We welcome applications from all candidates including those with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or CALD background in line with our Stretch RAP. 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

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Area Manager position plays an important strategic role in the delivery of quality services and programs across the New England region of NSW. The Area Manager has one team leader and two coordinators who are direct reports as well as a large Support Worker contingent. This role has responsibility for providing leadership and strategic management. Some key objectives of the role include:

• Ensuring the quality of customer outcomes
• Staff management, development and performance
• Stakeholder relationships, including a high level of satisfaction amongst all stakeholders
• Budget development and monitoring
• Achieving program outputs
• Quality management

About the person

The Area Manager will be someone who can embrace Taree and the surrounding area with a keen sense of awareness for what is happening. The ideal person will thrive on the challenge of being involved with a dynamic team and customer base, being able to assist where needed in both day programs and accommodation services. Some key attributes and experiences we would love to see include:

• Previous experience working with A&TSI and CALD communities
• Demonstrated financial management, planning and budgeting skills and the capacity to interpret financial and output/outcome performance data.
• Exposure to Accommodation acquisition and setup is highly regarded
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce
• An understanding of contemporary issues in the provision of services to people with disability, their families and carers
• Ability to prioritise competing demands while attending to urgent program or organisational needs
• Demonstrated capacity to develop new business opportunities, partnerships and strategic relationships to contribute to the growth and development of Northcott.

For more information, please review the attached Position Description.

Northcott Culture and Benefits

Aside from being a growing organisation, Northcott is able to offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Commonwealth bank incentives
• Bupa private health discounts
• Supportive and values-driven organisational culture
• Opportunities to learn and grow professionally

For further enquiries, please email kim.davis@northcott.com.au

The ad will close at COB 28 October 2019 but we will be actively shortlisting during this process. 

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. 

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