As part of Machinery of Government changes the Disability Services Commission will amalgamate with the Department for Child Protection and Family Support, Department of Housing and Local Government and Communities on 1 July 2017 to form the new Department of Communities.
The Disability Services Commission (Commission) is an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity as we believe the best products and services come from a workplace in which varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged. The Commission therefore encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.
Would you like to apply your significant skills and experience to lead, manage and administer the Commission’s ‘Individuals with Complex Needs’ program to ensure the delivery of high quality outcomes for individuals?
The position provides practice leadership, management and administration to the team of Regional Intensive Support Coordinators who are responsible for the provision of coordination, support and advice regarding individuals with complex needs and interfaces with multiple agencies. This position directs, develops and reviews operational policy, practice guidelines and standards and ensures services comply with relevant legislation and regulations. This position also develops strong working relationships with the Interagency Executive Committee (which is responsible for developing a whole-of-government response to improve the wellbeing and quality of life for individuals with exceptionally complex needs) and reports on complex strategic service delivery and case management issues.
How to Apply
Please complete/provide the following:
- A comprehensive current curriculum vitae with two (2) referees (one current or recent line manager); and
- Address the following essential work related requirements in no more than three (3) pages:
In the context of this position:
- A tertiary qualification in relevant discipline or significant relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and driving innovative and sustainable service delivery improvements.
- Experience in leading and managing a complex community focused service.
- Sound experience in developing policy directions and practice expectations within human services sector.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and align business strategies and operations with organisation and government objectives and the ability to identify and resolve issues to meet operational expectations.
- High level communication skills with the ability to develop and sustain relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders through negotiation, understanding and promoting cooperation.
- Proven leadership skills to promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork with the ability to steer and implement significant reform initiatives and manage change effectively.
Special requirements
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance.
- Capacity to travel in response to operational needs
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Lorraine Gregoriadis, A/Executive Director NDIS Operations on (08) 6104 9511. (Not to be contacted for application packages).
The Application Package and the Job Description Form are attached below. These documents are also available on request by phoning (08) 9426 9282 (24 hour answering machine). People with hearing impairments can phone TTY (08) 9426 9315 Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.
Applicants are requested to apply online. Select 'Apply for Job' at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen. Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation. Please ensure your documents are saved in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be lodged by the closing date and time listed below. Late applications will not be accepted.