Supervisor Orange Day Programs - Fixed Term

Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.The RoleWe are currently seeking a dynamic, dedicated and compassionate individual to join our Day Programs team based in Orange (NSW) on a 8 month Fixed Term Contract.This leadership position plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our disability day program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services, and promoting a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities.The Supervisor leads our team in an inclusive and positive manner to ensure all strategic business goals are achieved. The role also focusses on creating and maintaining a high performing team culture, is sensitive to, and promotes, cultural diversity and acceptance; while ensuring the services adheres to the principles and objectives of the Disability Service Standards (DSS) and another appropriate legislative requirements.Essential Selection Criteria

• Qualifications (Certificate IV in Disability Work, Mental Health or equivalent) or experience in the sector.
• Well developed and effective communication, numerical and interpersonal skills with the capability to engage and develop strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, lead and manage teams effectively.
• Ability to prioritise and problem solve complex situations.
• Competent with using CIMS, Microsoft Office suite particularly MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Covid 19 Vaccinated
• Australian Drivers Licence
• First Aid certificate or the willingness to get one within the on boarding stage.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Flexibility to work within a service that provides daily care, this may include and will depend on the site some weekend work, after school care service, respite care all within a fortnightly roster.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV or above in Community Services or other relevant qualification.
• Demonstrated understanding in the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) processes.
• Mental Health First Aid.

The Benefits to working with Challenge Community Services

• Schad's Award pay rates based on qualifications and or experience.
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging Options
• Entertainment/Meal Card. You can use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income per year in addition to your tax-free limit for living expenses.
• Novated lease- when you package your car, you pay a portion of the vehicle’s costs out of your salary before tax is calculated. This reduces your taxable income and effectively increases your take-home pay.
• Negotiated extra leave, buy EXTRA annual leave that you can take or even get paid out as a saving incentive.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Day Off on your Birthday!!

How to applyWhen applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.auConfidential enquiries can be made via email by contacting Kara Riley-McWhirter kara.riley-mcwhirter@challengecommunity.org.auClosing Date: 5th April 2024We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.