About Us:

Orana has played a vital role in supporting South Australians with disability for over 70 years.

We deliver employment, housing, training, short term accommodation, skill development programs and life skills support to over 650 South Australians with disability.

Work For An Organisation That:

• Offers an attractive salary package, plus super, plus salary sacrifice!
• Provides opportunities for professional development and career opportunities.
• Gives back to the community and makes a difference to lives of people with disability.
• Recognises staff who go above and beyond.

About The Position:

The Therapy Services Manager (TSM) is responsible for leading Orana’s metropolitan and regional therapy services, in the delivery of high-quality services that achieve organisational and client goals.

The TSM is accountable for the effective and efficient delivery and expansion of Orana’s Therapy programs and services. The TSM will provide leadership, guidance, and administrative support, and will collaborate with all relevant stakeholders (including clients, key decision makers and other community services) to promote and encourage skill development, independence and quality of life for people with disability.

The TSM will oversee and coordinate therapeutic services, such as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Developmental Education (DE) services and Support Coordination (SC).

The TSM will apply the principles of continuous improvement to ensure all administrative processes, policies, procedures, and documentation reflect current and best practice standards, are in accordance with all legislative and regulatory requirements and meet NDIS quality and compliance standards.

Regional travel required, Metropolitan offices: Netley and Ridleyton.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will be NDIS registered as a Behaviour Support Practitioner and hold a bachelors in the relevant subject.

You will have demonstrated experience at a senior or middle management level, managing and developing teams in a complex work environments. As well as demonstrated ability to set and work to budgets, interpret financial and performance data and develop operational reports. Furthermore, you will also possess professional working knowledge of NDIS and the NDIS practice standards and Quality indicators.

Position Responsibilities:

• Team Management and Development
• Quality, Compliance and Safeguards Management
• Operations Management
• Administration and Human Resource Management
• Client and Stakeholder Management

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor of Developmental Education, Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of case management practices and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of Person-Centred Active Support and Restrictive Practices.
• Experience with NDIS Quality and Safeguards audits and requirements.
• Be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission as a Behavioural Practitioner.
• NDIS Worker Check
• National Police Certificate
• DHS Working with Children Check
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• All mandated doses COVID Vaccinations + Boosters
• Occasional work out of normal hours, including intrastate travel, may be required.
• Orana may require you to undertake other duties as directed and attend relevant training that are commensurate with the skills and competencies of the classification level.
• Willingness to attend programs out of hours as required.

How to Apply:

If you are looking for a meaningful career and have demonstrated experience in Therapy programs in the Disability sector, we welcome your application.

The position description is available to view upon request. For any queries, please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Manager - Therapy Services enquiry via EthicalJobs

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No recruitment agencies please.

A position description is attached.