• Highly regarded, values-oriented human rights organisation
• Key individual/family liaison and Team Leadership role
• NFP - based in Bairnsdale, voted the cleanest and best place to live in Victoria

The Organisation:

For over 50 years Melba Support Services has been providing services to people with disabilities that focus on supporting people to dream big, embrace life and do what they choose and value.

Melba is firmly grounded in upholding human rights and recognises that part of living a happy, healthy life is being independent and being able to do the things that bring us joy. Melba won the 2023 National Disability Award for Excellence in Service Quality.

The Role:

As part of the Outcomes team in Gippsland, you will lead the team delivering services in one of the residential homes in Bairnsdale. You will work alongside people we support, their families/guardians and staff to ensure that the people supported receive the highest level of care. You will work with an incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and committed Operations Manager who is there to support you.

In addition, you will be supported and coached by the Practice Quality and Safeguards team, who are experts in Zero Tolerance, human rights-based Positive Behaviour Support, and a person-centred approach.

Reporting to the Operations Manager - you will:

• Supervise the operations of the Supported Independent Living service with regular reporting to the Operations Manager
• Manage all aspects of team performance including rosters, performance management, records management, quality, and compliance
• Lead and plan support for people with disabilities within their home and community, based on the goals of individual support plans
• Support initiatives that allow for individual choice, control and independence within their shared home environment
• Advocate within the broader community for inclusion, participation, and respect for rights for supported people
• Convey information to people we support and their families to help meet daily needs and plan support for future requirements
• Administer medication treatments, therapies or seek assistance according to protocols

The Person:

You’ll be driven and show genuine passion for building capability within your team. In addition, you:

• Are a natural influencer; modelling a positive attitude, professional conduct and unwavering commitment to quality outcomes and service delivery for staff, individuals with disability and the community
• Must hold or be working towards an Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management or equivalent qualification
• Possess experience and knowledge in the field of disability and ability to apply policies and processes
• Can offer specialised and contemporary understanding of disability and an ability to apply this theoretical knowledge to client support
• Have an understanding and familiarity with NDIS funding and planning processes
• Are passionate about supporting people with mental health and intellectual disability
• Possess Knowledge of and skill with coaching, supervision, and planning practices
• Have competencies using Microsoft Office software programs
• A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don’t already have them).
• Possess a current First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Able to offer evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status, including booster
• Possess a current unrestricted Australian Driver’s License

The Offer:

The House Supervisor position is offered on a permanent basis at a competitive salary plus superannuation. In addition, you will be able to access attractive PBI/NFP salary packaging.

If you have exceptional skills in the above areas and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please click the 'Apply Now' tab below to submit your resume in Word format.

To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Alex Cooper from Johnson Recruitment on 0472 510 848.

This is a retained, exclusive assignment and any direct applications or referrals will be forwarded to Johnson Recruitment.