Disability Advocacy Services Manager

Opportunity for a Disability Advocacy Services Manager

Full-time position, SCHADS Level 7-8, $110,913 - $125,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience) + 11% super + salary sacrifice.

Who is Midlas? What makes us different?

Midlas is a vibrant not-for-profit Community Legal Centre, serving the north-east Perth region and WA. Midlas is more than just a workplace; here you are part of the bigger picture actively contributing to the wellbeing of our communities. We offer a range of services including Disability Advocacy, Legal Assistance, Tenancy Advocacy and Financial Counselling. We are dedicated to empowering those we serve. At Midlas, you are not just doing a job; you’re making a real difference. 

What our Disability Advocacy Services Manager role looks like…

As the Disability Advocacy Service Manager at Midlas, your day will be dynamic and impactful. Picture yourself diving into the day leading team meetings for our NDIS Appeals and Individual Advocacy teams, fostering collaboration and steering service delivery. You will further support your multidisciplinary and dispersed teams ensuring that each team member has the right mix of support and autonomy. Tackling complex cases will require your adept skills in managing guardianship and administration orders and navigating conflicts of interest with finesse – leveraging the expertise within our teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Strategic operations are part of your daily rhythm, with hands-on involvement in both service program development, change management and senior leadership decisions. Beyond the immediacy of day-to-day management, you'll also play a key role in the broader picture by engaging with funders. These quarterly reports and engagements with the two main contract managers are vital in securing the resources needed to empower our community and further the mission of Midlas.

What we’re looking for in a person?

Your unique strengths and experiences are what we value most. If the following describes you, we're eager to connect:

• Managerial experience in delivering similar services, with a proven ability to build, lead, and maintain high-functioning, positive teams towards achieving service outcomes.
• Proven experience in employing effective management and leadership practices, coaching, and facilitating professional growth among multi-disciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated experience in managing service agreements, program budgets, liaising with contract managers, and overseeing complex service delivery within specified budgets and timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing, monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure impact.
• Demonstrated advocacy skills and an understanding of the disability sector, including NDIS and National Disability Advocacy models.
• Knowledge of the NDIS processes, including the Appeals process and Quality and Safeguard Commission, alongside an understanding of disability sector dynamics and legislation in Australia.
• Relevant qualifications in areas such as business, management, leadership, social services, social work, human services, law and/or similar (desirable). Holding a current legal practice certificate is also considered an advantage. 

If you feel like you match most of the above but have concerns in one or two areas, we encourage you to apply regardless. We value diversity and are committed to offering development opportunities to the right candidate. 

The successful applicant will need to hold a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check, WA Working with Children Check, undertake a national police clearance, and have working rights in Australia. 

Ok… sounds good so far, right? Wondering what else you get for working with Midlas?

• Salary packaging tax benefits specific to not-for-profit organisations. 
• Flexible workplace culture, including flexible working hours. 
• Growing organisation with great career opportunities. 
• Strong values-based and for-purpose organisation. 
• Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering quality services that support the community.
• Employee Assistance Program. 

Submitting your application is easy! All you need to do is submit the following documents as PDFs:

• a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us why you would be a great fit for this role.
• a resume including your contact details, education, previous work, and volunteer experience, and the names of at least two current referees.

The closing date is Wednesday, 20th March at 9:00am. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date, so don't delay!

To view the Candidate Application Pack, please visit our recruitment partners, Talenting website: https://www.talenting.com.au/careers/.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with a disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background and people of all ages. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people.

Have more questions? Contact Tara Roopra (our HR partner) on 08 6244 3*** or via email at ***********@talenting.com.au who will be happy to assist you.