LAC – Capacity Building Manager

• Full time (38 hrs per week) role until June 2019
• Attractive salary covered by SCHCADS Award plus super and access to generous salary packaging up to $18,000 pa
• Base location: Woolloomooloo

About the Service

The Society delivers essential Local Area Coordination (LAC) services as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rollout in NSW. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) represents a significant change in Australia’s ways of providi ng disability support with a focus on individual goals, choice, social inclusion and building capacity. NDIS takes a lifetime approach, investing in people with disability early to improve their outcomes later in life.

The Role

As Capacity Building Manager you will work in partnership with Senior manager Quality and Practice and Senior Operations Managers (and delegated reports) in LAC districts to develop and implement an LAC capacity building strategy that supports participants, their families, carers and communities.

The candidate on this role will focus on the delivery of quality Local Area Coordination services whilst working to enhance the self-direction and capacity of participants with disability from a broad range of disability support needs, age cohorts and experience in the sector.

The candidate on Capacity Building Manager role will be responsible for the following ( but not limited to):

• Work in partnership with LAC districts to develop and implement a LAC capacity building strategy that supports participants, their families, carers and communities to maximize their potential for self-direction under the NDIS.
• Develop resources and guidance to support the establishment of Communities of Practice in Local Area Coordination districts for the sharing of knowledge and support.
• Develop resources for LACs to build the capacity of participants and registered providers of support in response to participant demand, building on the NDIA Foundations Training curricula for LACs.
• Develop targeted training materials to support and expand awareness of the various options available for LAC participants to support plan implementation, including the development of community connections and accessing mainstream and informal supports.
• Work in partnership with LAC districts to establish Peer to Peer Support Programs for participants, within each district.
• Develop and maintain effective collaborative local and district partnerships with the NDIA.
• Work with the Society’s Learning & Development team to support alignment with the Society’s L&D Strategy and capacity building

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Relevant experience or qualifications in human services, disability services, child services, allied health, social work or community development.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence for sector development and capacity building.
• Experience working with learning and development functions to support capacity building of employees
• Experience in building partnerships with key stakeholders including government agencies and local service providers.
• Capacity to coordinate and project manage and meet key milestones
• Strong communication, negotiation and liaison skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute to consistent and innovative work practices.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to undertake regular travel.
• Willingness to adhere to the Vision, Mission and Values of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW

The following will also highly regarded:

• Experience in a learning and development or staff education role (while not essential) will be highly regarded.
• Lived experience of disability

Come and join our team!