Address- Full-time permanent role | Some on-call on weekends and out of hours programs
- Focused on continuous improvement, innovation and growth
- An exciting opportunity to move into a key management position
About Bedford
Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.
About the Role
This full-time position located at regional Port Pirie is responsible for providing expert NDIS knowledge, coaching, training, and direction to the Port Pirie Day Options staff. The role has one direct report and a team of staff and clients we support. Reporting to the Senior Manager Day Options, this role is also essential in providing strategic and innovative input to assist in the growth of the program and building relationships in the community to provide opportunities for the people we support.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Mentor, empower, and coach Support Leaders and Disability Support workers
- Oversee staff recruitment
- Run, facilitate, and create person-centred programs
- Monitor service delivery in compliance with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Framework
- Facilitate team meetings and staff development opportunities
- Continuous improvement, strategic growth
- Consult with HR to manage and address personnel queries and issues
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high standard of services
- Complete internal and external reporting
About You
You will be an experienced manager with a desire to grow and develop your team and program. You are a charismatic and confident communicator that can build strong rapport with your team, families, and external stakeholders, as these skills are essential to help empower your team to excel, as Bedford Day Options moves into a period of growth. You must also be organised and have an ability to multitask, and problem solve in this fast-paced role.
Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:
- A tertiary degree in Disability, Developmental Education or equivalent
- Eligibility for membership to Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated
- Experience in the disability sector and / or community engagement
- Expert NDIS knowledge
- People leadership experience
- A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
- Driver’s licence
- NDIS worker screening clearance, or other NDIS approved clearance to work in the disability sector
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- 100 points of identification
What’s in it for you?
- Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
- The stability of a permanent position
- Be part of a growing and improving program
- Use your creativity to develop innovative and engaging programs
- Work life balance with a regular set of working hours
- The opportunity to build and develop a team
- Rewards and recognition program
- Access to the Bedford Employees Assistance Program
- A role which genuinely contributes to the purpose and values of the organisation
If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Chantelle Dornan, Recruitment Coordinator on 8647 7784 or email ***********@bedfordgroup.com.au. All enquires will be treated in confidence.
Applications close Friday the 28th of June
Bedford reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.
For a copy of the Position Description, please go to the careers page of our website at bedfordgroup.com.au/careers
At Bedford, we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and those with disabilities.
Please do not hesitate to contact Bedford Recruitment on 08 8275 02***or via email at ***********@bedfordgroup.com.au to discuss any of your access needs. We're committed to promoting a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.
