Organisation : Civic
Location : New South Wales (Sutherland Shire & Southern Suburbs)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Development, Community Engagement, Disabilities, Families, Health – General, Mental Health, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
Civic has provided services to people with intellectual disability and/or mental health conditions and are currently celebrating their 60 year anniversary. Founded in the 1950s by a group of parents caring for their children with disability in the Sutherland Shire, the organisation now provides whole-of-life services in many NSW locations, while remaining true to the values that inspired its creation.
Staff provide Person Centred Active Support (PCAS) to enable individuals to reach their full potential, achieve their goals and participate in the community. Today, more than 500 people in Sydney and regional areas receive vital services from Civic.
Currently experiencing organisational growth, Civic is looking for an Area Manager to lead and grow their teams and region as a whole.
The Benefits
- Salary packaging available
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Recent service and program expansion
- Training and development opportunities
About the role
- Ensure service delivery across accommodation, respite and hubs
- Candidates from complex community services organisations welcomed
- Build relationships and generate community networks across southern Sydney
The Role
You will ensure Civic’s strategic objectives are implemented through the delivery of programs in your region. Providing leadership, supervision and support to front line team leaders, you will safeguard program delivery in accordance with the practice framework. Overall your responsibilities will include:
- Building relationships with advocacy groups, service providers, community groups and relevant agencies
- Advising and assisting with the setting up of new homes and services across the region
- Ensuring your teams enable clients to have access to relevant programs, homes and services
- Managing, coaching and mentoring front line team leaders
- Delivering to organisational reporting and budget responsibilities
Skills Required
You are a successful people manager with an in-depth understanding of working within complex communities. Your skills have been developed from a career in either disability, social work or other community services driven organisation or institution such as emergency services, community housing, nursing, police or the defence forces.
Overall you will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Managing multi-site teams with a focus on service delivery
- Successfully implementing strategic, operational and continuous improvement plans
- An understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements
- Encouraging professional growth and career development of leaders and team members
- Awareness of the impact of operational and financial opportunities
You must hold a current Australian driver’s license and have access to a fully comprehensively insured vehicle.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Area Manager – Disability & mental health services via Pro Bono Australia.
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