AddressAKG is now a Certified Great Place to Work 2023/2024
uLaunch wants you to become a part of our National Team!
A DES Regional ManagersNSW & QLD Day involves:
- Leading the operational delivery of Disability Employment Service teams to achieve performance goals, revenue, EBITDA targets, quality results while ensuring sustainability of all contracts.
- Ensure a high standard of care, support and development is provided to all staff within your region.
- Developing and maintaining operational relationships with relevant government bodies, community organisations and employers.
- Ensure services and programs follow all federal and state legislation, funding regulations/requirements, certifications, and licensing requirements.
- Developing, maintaining and delivering services and programs to meet our Participant and Market needs to become the service provider of choice.
- Work collaboratively to achieve revenue expectations, support and nurture high performing teams that are passionate about what they do and are committed to continuous improvement and growth.
- Use performance management tools and organisational training resources proactively to improve individual competencies and performance across the business unit.
- Conduct performance appraisals with staff and where required implement performance management.
- Ensure provision of a safe working environment for all employees.
- Undertake HR decisions/escalations in a manner that is timely, fair and minimises risk.
- Inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals.
- Develop the capacity of others to perform and contribute by providing coaching/mentoring, feedback, and opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
- Contribute to the strategy, direction, and future planning of Disability Employment Services
- Hold regular staff meetings and promote actions to ensure that communication and change are handled positively and in a timely manner.
What you will need:
- Experience in supervision and management of large and geographically dispersed teams
- Experience managing conflict and challenging behaviours.
- Excellent business acumen.
- 5+ years management experience in the Employment Services Sector or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to work in an outcome-based environment toward high performance results.
- Demonstrated ability to develop high quality, individualised participant services.
- Exceptional organisational and time management abilities to manage competing priorities.
- Intermediate skill level in MS Suite, databases, and intranets
- Highly developed communication and negotiation skills
About You:
- Passionate about working with our clients and local community networks
- Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
- Experience working in a performance driven environment
Who We Are
uLaunch partners with people living with disability, illness and injury to co-create new pathways to fulfilling and meaningful employment. We believe that people living with a disability deserve every opportunity to live a self-determined strong life of confidence and pride, thriving in their community.
Nearly 40% of uLaunch staff identify as living with a disability, chronic illness or injury, bringing an unparalleled level of insight, understanding and connection to the service we offer our participants.
Our Purpose
Empowering people living with a disability to thrive in employment, their communities and beyond.
Being a part of the uLaunch team, you will be provided with a wide range of benefits including:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Rewarding and supportive culture
- Birthday leave and diversity leave
- Frequent training and support to excel in the role
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Access to novated car leasing
- Engage Wellbeing and Recognition Centre (Move, Munch, Money and Mind)
To be considered you must...
- Have full working rights in Australia
- Have a current driver’s licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Complete an Australia History Criminal Check
- Have a current Working with Children Check or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check before employment
- Ability to work Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position, rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.
About AKG:
AKG is an innovative employment services, community, health and education provider, underpinned by a unique partnership model.
Our family of businesses work together to empower individuals and communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged communities including First Nations, youth and people living with a disability.
We are proud of our 30-year heritage and our achievements. So far, we have helped more than 1 million people to learn, find employment and discover new career opportunities.
At AKG we are empowered by our diversity. AKG are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. AKG encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Australian Defence Force Veterans and their Families, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, the LGBTQI+ community and people with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our talent team via email ***********@angusknight.com.au.
Confidential enquiries can be made to Ben Falcone-Mayo, Talent Acquisition Manager via ***************@angusknight.com.au.
If this role speaks to you and you want to be a part of a high performing and collaborative team as well as the ability to build an amazing career with an organisation that fosters genuine growth and development, please apply today.
