Executive General Manager - Therapeutics & Early Childhood

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values based organisation supporting people with a disability to live a great life – the life they want, the life they choose. As the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), social and technological changes reshape the way people with a disability are supported and included in Australian society, Aruma is at the forefront.Aruma operates throughout Eastern Australia supporting over 5,000 people with a disability and their current 5,000 staff are growing with an annual turnover of ~$500m. Aruma is here for the new world of disability support – the NDIS world.The OpportunityReporting to the Chief People, Property & Growth, the Executive General Manager – Therapeutics is a key member of the Executive team responsible for leading and growing their Early Childhood Intervention, Behaviour Support and Therapeutic Services. This role will ensure high quality and innovative service delivery whilst leading and directing business development and community engagement to support their quest for being the largest and stronger provider of Early Childhood Intervention, Behaviour Supports and Therapeutic Services. The EGM Therapeutics is responsible for:

• Managing a national team to facilitate therapeutic service delivery and implement business plans in line with Aruma’s strategic vision
• Develop and lead a transformational strategy that ensures Aruma can quickly adapt to the NDIS Foundational Supports Model and drive new business growth through acquisitions, organic growth, and successful tendering.
• Enhancing staff engagement to foster a high-performing team culture that delivers quality outcomes and an outstanding customer experience
• Ensuring budgetary and financial compliance in line with funding arrangements.

About YouFor this appointment Aruma are seeking a proven people leader who brings commercial savvy and subject matter expertise in Early Childhood Intervention programs. You will have a track record of driving an engaged, collaborative, accountable and agile culture that supports the delivery of high-quality customer focused services. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming the operational model in line with changes to NDIA therapeutic and foundational supports as well as driving new avenues of growth while enhancing those pre-existing.Candidates with the following skillsets and experience are encouraged to apply:

• Tertiary degree or qualification in Disability, Health, or Business-related discipline.
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles within the Early Childhood Intervention and Therapy sector driving operational excellence.
• Demonstrated capability in leading a team to deliver exceptional evidence-based customer outcomes.
• Successful track record of generating growth and new business.
• Proven commercial understanding and experience overseeing budgetary compliance and financial targets.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, other government agencies and specialist support services, both internal and external.
• Commitment to Aruma’s core values and code of conduct.

This is a unique opportunity to join a Community Services provider at a pivotal time of growth and transformation, working in an influential and critical leadership capacity. An attractive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful applicant, including Not-for-Profit salary packaging and relocation benefits (where applicable)How to ApplyFor a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Grace McCarron of The Orchard Talent Group on grace@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.Interested in this job?Save JobConsultant Name: Consultant Email: Social AccountsShare this jobCreate AlertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )For general enquiries please contact:If you would like to be kept up to date with everything Orchard Talent Group please join up to our mailing list.