Fighting Chance designs, builds, and scales social enterprises which move the dial for Australians with disability and their family. We work to identify the challenges, hurdles and barriers faced by people with disability in their everyday lives and then design and build sustainable social enterprise businesses to bridge these gaps.

Plus is a new enterprise under Fighting Chance, specifically built to be an inclusive space where people with high behaviour support requirements are valued for who they are as individuals. In this day program setting with wraparound clinical services, participants are supported by specialist staff to develop their skills, reach their goals, access community and have fun with their peers.

THE ROLE:

The Assistant Manager works alongside the Program Manager to oversee every aspect of the day program. A high level of administration, operational, people management and leadership skills are required to drive a committed workforce to deliver best practice support for our team members.

WHY YOU’LL LIKE US:

We think we have an unbeatable workforce, and so we want to recognise and support our staff. A role with Plus means you’ll have:

1. Purpose centred work in a brand New "Purpose Built" Hub
2. Support, mentoring and ongoing professional development opportunities
3. A strong training and learning culture
4. Salary Packaging which means more money in your pocket by paying less tax!
5. Wellness days - 4 extra days off a year to relax, recharge and refresh
6. Employee referral bonuses
7. An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, helping to build a fantastic workplace culture

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Plus Manager in the effective operations of the hub
• Staff recruitment, onboarding, ongoing engagement, and leadership
• Compiling weekly staff rosters
• Developing and maintaining excellent participant and family/support network relationships as well as with other key stakeholders
• Maintenance of participant database to ensure relevant and reliable data for billing and business intelligence reporting
• Overseeing the effective delivery and administration of Plus’ program streams (Life Skills, Work, Social and Health & Wellness)
• Adherence to legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure appropriate health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Values-driven, positive and a passion for social enterprise and supporting people with disability
• Experience and/or high level of comfort working in a busy environment and around individuals with significantly complex behaviour support requirements
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build a team focused on consistent high quality and constant improvement
• Ability to establish priorities and manage competing deadlines for self and others
• Highly developed administrative and organisational skills including ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people
• Possess or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check
• Possess or be willing to obtain Provide First Aid (HLTAID00)
• Fully Covid Vaccination including Booster

Plus is not ‘your average’ day program! So, if you are not ‘your average’ employee, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for this position please attach a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position, along with your current resume.