Organisation : Vivid
Location : VIC Regional (Echuca)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Disabilities, Employment Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 Dec, 2024
About the organisation
Vivid works with adults who have an intellectual disability in Echuca, Kyabram, Swan Hill and Kerang. Our unique transport network means that people living in remote and rural areas can access services in their community. At Vivid, we believe that providing quality disability support is about listening, understanding and ultimately assisting people to achieve their goals. We are dedicated to providing tailored support based on individual needs. Our values of Teamwork, Respect and Integrity, Innovation, Fun and Growth underpin everything that we do.
Vivid Employment provides a pathway that builds a person’s ability and confidence to participate in the workforce with, or without, support. The Pathway includes:
- School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) - a program that supports the transition from school to work
- Supported Employment with Vivid Work Crew
- Working, with support, in open employment
- Working, without support, in open employment
Vivid Living delivers supports and services to ensure that adults living with disability have choice and control over the life they want to live. Services include:
- Group based programs
- 1:1 Flexible support
- Supported holidays
- Supported accommodation
- Community access
- Transport
Vivid Learning offers a range of short courses for people with disability to learn new skills. Courses include:
- Cooking
- Energy & Environment
- Digital Literacy
- Finances
- Photography
Vivid Support Coordination provides assistance to strengthen each Participant’s ability to organise and choose the supports they need to engage fully in life and in the community.
About the role
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Lead a highly reputable disability services NFP
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Support Northern Victorian communities
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Executive remuneration package
Vivid is a highly committed approved NDIS provider offering a wide range of services to individuals living with disability – this includes the provision of individualised 1:1 support, support coordination, shared accommodation and day programs along with supported employment and skills development opportunities. Committed to serving its communities of Echuca, Kyabram, Kerang and Swan Hill, Vivid has established its own transport network to ensure that those living in remote and rural areas can access the supports they need.
As CEO, you will be supported by a dedicated and experienced executive team at an exciting time for the organisation – an ICT overhaul is close to being fully implemented and there are plans in the works for a new state of the art site to be developed. Vivid is in a strong financial position and you will work collaboratively with the Board to review and consolidate the strategic plan in 2025. You will showcase your ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities whilst retaining service excellence. You will proactively engage with a wide range of people including the people who Vivid supports, their families as well as key external stakeholders and community groups. You will ensure high levels of wellbeing and productivity in an engaged and motivated workforce.
You are an experienced and collaborative senior leader, ideally with knowledge of or exposure to health and/or human services. You have a track record of commercial success in a complex and increasingly competitive yet highly regulated environment and you lead by example; you are highly visible and are not afraid to roll your sleeves up. Genuine and down to earth, you can relate with people from all walks of life and are motivated by your contribution to the community. You have well-developed business acumen with a sound understanding of contracts. You are a person of integrity who understands the importance of community connectedness. If this sounds like you, don’t miss out on an outstanding opportunity to lead Vivid and build on its rich 57 year history.
Apply for this position via our website at https://jobboard.sacsconsult.com.au/careers.
Select the role, then submit your resume in Word format.
For further information or a confidential discussion call Andrew Marty, Jade Polkinghorne or Amelia Roberts on 1300 130 965.
You will receive an automated response via email once your application is complete. We will be in touch over the next 10 working days with an update, this may be via email or phone.
How to apply
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