Service Area Manager

First Nonprofit Companies

Cairns, QLD, Australia
Base: $130k + super; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Ndis local area coordination services
Contract compliance and risk management
People leadership and coaching
Mission Australia is committed to ending homelessness and ensuring people in need can thrive by building hope and possibility for all

Job Summary

  • Mission Australia is committed to ending homelessness and ensuring people in need can thrive by building hope and possibility for all.
  • This role is a hands-on leadership position focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement within NDIS LAC and Early Childhood services across North Queensland.
  • Employees benefit from rewarding work, not-for-profit salary packaging, free confidential counselling, volunteering opportunities, and additional leave days.

Matching Summary

Mission Australia is committed to ending homelessness and ensuring people in need can thrive by building hope and possibility for all.

Salary

Base: $130K + Super; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: NFP salary packaging benefit

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NDIS Local Area Coordination services
  • Contract compliance and risk management
  • People leadership and coaching
  • Service performance management
  • Workforce planning and rostering
  • Stakeholder relationship building

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to positive community outcomes
  • Culturally and psychosocially safe workplace focus
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in geographically dispersed team leadership
  • Alignment with Christian purpose and values

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years management experience
  • Experience in human services or community-based operations
  • NDIS clearance and work with children/vulnerable people check
  • National police history check and referee checks
  • Experience managing service-level budgets and resources

Work Rights

NDIS clearance and work with children/vulnerable people check required

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