VALMAR SUPPORT SERVICESPOSITION: Permanent Full-TimeLOCATION: Tumut, Yass and Queanbeyan (The position may be based at any of these locations. Regular travel between sites is required)SALARY: $139,000 – $145,000 per annum + superApplications Close: Monday, 13 AprilElevate Your Career with a Growing and Supportive Organisation!Join Valmar Support Services in a leadership role where your operational insight, strategic thinking and leadership capability will have significant organisational impact. We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee a diverse portfolio of programs and drive consistent quality, innovation and accountability across multiple sites.About UsValmar Support Services is a Not for Profit Organisation providing high quality support services in disability and aged care services, community transport and supported employment. We are committed to delivering person-centred, community-focused programs that enhance independence, choice and meaningful participation.
About the RoleThe Manager – Day Programs, Lifestyle & Community Connections will report directly to the Senior Manager – Disability Operations and oversee four distinct operational areas:· Career Development Initiatives· Community Access· Day and Recreation Programs· Respite Services.This key role combines strategic oversight with operational leadership and is responsible for:· Leading and developing staff across multiple service locations.· Driving program quality, safeguarding, compliance and service improvement aligned with NDIS Practice Standards.· Overseeing daily service deliver, rostering, utilisation and resource management.· Designing and implementing innovative, community-based programs that promote independence, skills and social participation.· Managing NDIS funded supports, service agreements and financial sustainability.· Ensuring high-quality documentation, incident management and governance processes.· Building productive relationships with participants, families, community partners and stakeholders.· Supporting organisational growth and contributing to broader strategic initiatives.About YouDemonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams (ideally in Disability Support).Strong operational management skills with experience delivering person-centred programs.Strong working knowledge of the NDIS, including compliance and Practice Standards.Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support Plans (highly desirable).Strong financial, risk management and crisis response capability.Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.Confidence using client management and organizational systems.High cultural awareness and experience working with diverse families.Willingness to travel regularly across multiple locations.Qualifications & Experience:Relevant tertiary qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Health Services (or similar).Minimum 3 years' experience at a senior level, preferably in Disability Operation Services for adults with disabilities.Minimum 3 years' experience within Disability Operations (or similar Human Services Environment), including demonstrated experience in a leadership or supervisory position.Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).Unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).CPI or equivalent behaviour support training (or willingness to obtain).Full Australian working rights.What We OfferA competitive salary + salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.A fully maintained vehicle.Annual leave loading.Ongoing professional development and leadership support.An inclusive, collaborative culture where your expertise and contributions are valued.Further InformationIf you would like further information on this position, or to obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact:Sonia Gogala | Senior Manager - Disability Operations 0429 597 852How to apply: Is this the next step in your career?Interested applicants should visit the Valmar website, www.valmar.com.au/careers, to access the Application Guide, Selection Criteria and the Guide for Writing a Statement. Please download the Application Guide and complete and submit the following documents:· Completed Application for Employment Form.· A detailed statement addressing the Selection Criteria · Your current Resume/CVApplications should be emailed to:Zeinab HassanzadehHuman Resources Coordinator