Area Manager - Hobart

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, and South East Queensland.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving ‘Better Days Every Day’.

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Operations team in Hobart for an Area Manager. This role is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality person-centered services to clients aligned to Able Australia’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

In this role, you will be responsible for a portfolio of SIL (Supported Independent Living) homes. We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate exceptional service excellence and leadership. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your coordination, leadership and management skills as part of a well established and highly respected disability service provider.

An important aspect of this role is to deliver visable leadership demonstrated by regular visits at all services, attendance at team meetings, providing supervision, reflective practice, and annual reviews, ensuring all practices and planning for the people we support are person centred and support elimination of restrictive practices. The development and implementation of Continuous Improvement Plans/strategic planning across your area of responsibility will be a priority. Participate in the On Call process covering weekends and after hours on the On Call rotating roster.

This is a permanent Full-Time position based in Hobart.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Leadership experience in managing a team professionally and positively, and leading successful change
• Strong organisational skills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Expert in developing high performance teams by creating great working relationships, gaining trust and respect
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills
• Financial literacy – able to understand and manage financial budgets
• Experience in working and delivering services in a client centric environment
• Ability to network and connect with stakeholders across multiple levels within and external to Able Australia
• Systems and computer literacy – advanced skills in using technology and systems
• Knowledge of legislation & regulation covering delivery of disability services to relevant state legislation or have worked in similar environments understanding of regulatory, legislative, quality & compliance requirement
• Sound understanding of NDIS and how to best maximise outcomes for clients
• Demonstrated understanding and application of person centred active support and plan principles
• Experience within the disability services sector, NDIS/NDIA or experience in similar environments, aged, health or special education providing leadership to teams supporting vulnerable people
• A tertiary qualification in disability services, management, aged, special education or health services or related field (highly desirable).

Essential screening criteria

• National Police check (NPC)
• Working with Vulnerable People card with NDIS endorsement
• Current full Australian Drivers Licence
• Right to work in Australia

At Able Australia we offer:

• Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Access to Able Rewards, our recognition and wellness program, offering huge immediate savings to hundreds of retailers including Health Insurance.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your cover letter and resume.

To view the Position Description CLICK HERE

Applications close 5pm Friday 22rd March. Early applications are encouraged.

If you have any further questions please contact Christine Warren, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Careers@ableaustralia.org.au