An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Disability Services area for an experienced and professional Area Manager.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate service excellence and who will utilise their skills and experience to provide leadership, management, and coaching to develop and support their team encompassing Team Leaders and Disability Support Workers.

The role can be incredibly rewarding as you enrich the lives of others, improving their engagement with the community, and be an integral part of their journey. An important part of this role is ensuring that clients receive high quality individualised services that enable them to successfully achieve Support Plan goals, take part in meaningful activities, engage in social relationships, and enjoy a quality of life.

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, and South East Queensland.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving ‘Better Days Every Day’.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

Essential:

• A tertiary qualification in disability services, management, aged, special education or health services or related field (highly desirable).
• Experience working in the Disability sector and managing a team.
• Highly resilient and can lead and deliver outcomes in an ambiguous and changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in partnering with a variety of stakeholders.
• Collaborative decision maker with strong customer focus.
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +).
• Right to work in Australia.
• Working with Vulnerable People Check with current National Police Check / willingness to obtain.
• Valid First Aid & CPR / willingness to obtain.

At Able Australia we offer:

• Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership.
• Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits.
• Access to Able Rewards, our recognition and wellness program, offering huge immediate savings to hundreds of retailers.

A position description is attached.