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Chief Executive Officer – Milparinka Disability Services

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Organisation : Milparinka Disability Services

Location : Melbourne (Brunswick)

Work type : Full-time

Profession : CEO & Senior Management

Sector : Disabilities

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 4 Jan, 2025

About the organisation

Organisation Name : Milparinka Disability Services

At Milparinka, we provide flexible and individualised supports to enable people with disability to achieve their ambitions, and to live richer and more fulfilled lives. Our approach is grounded in authentic relationships with the people we support, and their families, to ensure that what we do makes sense in the context of their lives, and produces positive individualised outcomes.

We Believe and Value:

  • Knowing People Well: We understand that every journey is unique. By investing time to truly know each person, we ensure our contributions are relevant and have a lasting impact.
  • Recognising that Money doesn’t think, people do: We believe that thoughtful, creative thinking is key to unlocking opportunities—not simply having enough funding.
  • That success is Personal: For us, success is defined one person at a time, through stories of opportunities created, goals achieved and people telling us that their life is more fulfilled.
  • That people should be supported to have A Good Life, Not Just a Good Service: We aim to deliver outcomes that go beyond service delivery, helping people envision, realise, and enjoy a life that makes sense to them.
  • That every person has potential: We see potential in every person, no matter the level of their disability. We believe in supporting all people to imagine better, aim higher, and expect more in their lives.

Milparinka, is based in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and supports around 160 people, who have an intellectual disability, in a range of services including groups, individual supports, support coordination, housing development and plan management. With 180 staff it has an annual income in the vicinity of $11,500,000.

About the role

The CEO Role:

You will be responsible for: 

– Strategic Leadership: Leading the development and execution of the organisation’s strategy, focusing on responsiveness and sustainability.

– Service Delivery Excellence: Overseeing the delivery of tailored services that prioritise the individual needs and goals of each person we support. Ensure that services are not just compliant with NDIS standards but are exceptional in their quality and responsiveness.

– Maximizing NDIS Impact: Lead the organization to effectively navigate and innovate within the NDIS system.

– Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong, authentic relationships with key stakeholders, including participants, their families, staff, government funding bodies, and community partners. Advocate for the needs of the people we support, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights protected.

– Financial Leadership: Ensure the financial sustainability of Milparinka through effective budget management, strategic resource allocation, and maintaining sound financial practices. Balancing the need for efficiency with a commitment to person-focused supports.

– Team Leadership: Foster an organisational culture that empowers staff to provide the best possible support. Develop leadership capacity within the team and promote professional growth opportunities for staff at all levels.

– Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that Milparinka complies with all NDIS standards, legal requirements, and internal policies. Implement and monitor quality assurance initiatives to drive continuous improvements in service delivery.

 – Accountability to the Committee of Management: As CEO, you will report directly to Milparinka’s Committee of Management and be accountable to them for the overall direction, sustainability and performance of the organisation.

About You:

You are a values-driven leader with a record of achievement in the disability or community services sector. You will have a proven record of thriving in workplaces which are client-centred, and where relationship and stakeholder engagement is valued. You are motivated by the opportunity to make a direct impact on people’s lives. When undertaking organisational planning, you are able to prioritise benefit to participants and their families, while ensuring efficiency of business practices.  

If you share our values and are ready to take on a role where your leadership will give people better stories to tell in their lives, then we would  love to hear from you. For more information please contact Frank Crupi on 9387 9985

An attractive salary package, including salary packaging benefits and private use of a company vehicle is offered.

How to apply

Position Description : CEO Milparinka PD. docx

Please provide:

  • A Cover Letter which describes

    • Why you  are interested in the role.
    • Address your alignment with Milparinka's values.
    • Outlines your understanding of the disability services and relevant experiences
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume which outlines your

    • professional experience, achievements, and education.
    • leadership experience in comparable sectors.
  • Professional References

    • Provide at least three references, including individuals who can attest to leadership style, values, and accomplishments in similar roles.

 

  • Please note: Applicants who do not have experience working in the Not for profit, community or disability sector will not be considered.

 

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