Alice Sptings, Northern Territory Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
We are currently looking for a Program Manager to join the Life Without Barriers team in Alice Springs on a permanent full time basis.

In this role you will oversee and manage the Out of Home Care program to ensure smooth operation and compliance and a high quality of care of clients. This program covers a range of services including home-based foster care and residential care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, motivate and manage a team of professionals
• Manage a single program or multiple programs compliant with legislation, standards, contractual requirements and internal policy.
• Ensure delivery of program services in accordance with program budget, local business plans and in line with client needs and plans
• Develop and maintain local operational and administrative systems and procedures to support the effective management of the program
• Ensure a consistent standard of quality is delivered for program in accordance with regulations prescribed in relevant legislation and funding agency standards
• Manage risks and issues arising in the course of service management

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a program similar to that is delivered by LWB: National Immigration Support Service or Disability or Mental Health or Out of Home Care or Residential Care
• Degree qualification in Human Services or related discipline + unrestricted drivers licence
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and management
• Demonstrated interpersonal/communication skills, including verbal, written and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage services and programs within a budget

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Attractive Remuneration Package with excellent tax benefits including remote allowance
• Based in Alice Springs, ongoing development and support

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact our Senior Recruitment Advisor on recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 1 August, 2017

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Mackay, Queensland Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
You will be responsible for maintaining a positive and effective team environment and the coordination of support to clients accessing Life Without Barriers NDIS and Aged Care services.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be managing, planning, monitoring and reporting on service delivery to new and existing clients.
• You will develop positive relationships with clients, families and other stakeholders in order to achieve quality outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years experience of working in a leadership/management role in a human services organisation
• Tertiary qualifications in the health or welfare field and/or relevant experience ,current unrestricted drivers licence + Current Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable
• Experience in the delivery of services in Aged Care and to people with a disability is highly desirable
• A professional and positive outlook and commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of clients
• Commitment to the values of dignity, respect, inclusion empowerment, confidentiality and strength-based practice.
• Ability to think creatively and use initiative, to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong written and computer skills for the creation of plans, programs, reports, correspondence and other documents
• Reference and suitability clearance/s required by legislation and these clearances maintained throughout employment

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Attractive Remuneration Package with excellent tax benefits + Tool Trade Vehicle
• Based in our Mackay Office, supportive team with monthly RDO’s
• You will be supported by a dedicated manager including an exceptionally focused and motivated team
• Full time, 12 Month Max Term Contract

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact our Senior Recruitment Advisor QLD & NT on recruitment@lwb.org.au or call 07 3440 6300

Applications close at midnight on Friday the 28th of July, 2017

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Alice Springs, Northern Territory Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic House Manager on a permanent full time basis to join our amazing team in Alice Springs.

In this role, you will actively support the individual needs of young people with a disability who access Life Without Barriers’ services through supporting and promoting their skills and abilities, providing support with activities of daily living and developing, and implementing and monitoring their Individual Plan.

The successful applicant will receive an attractive remuneration package, remote location allowance, access to salary sacrificing, motor vehicle and mobile phone – and the prospect of working for one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

Skills & Experience
The successful applicant will demonstrate solid experience in a similar position and a related tertiary qualification. You will demonstrate leadership and peer support to assist teams to achieve positive outcomes with service users.

If you wish to be part of an enthusiastic team that is dedicated to providing high quality support, we encourage you to apply.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

To Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click the ‘Apply’ button below and follow the screen prompts. For any enquiries, contact our Senior Recruitment Advisor QLD & NT at recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close Midnight, Tuesday 1 August, 2017.

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Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an Operations Manager to oversee LWB services delivered across the Goldfields Region in WA based at our Kalgoorlie office on permanent full time basis.

You will responsible for the implementation and delivery of programs, across the Goldfields, which provide quality programs and services to LWB clients. This includes the management of programs, budgets, human resources, customer relationships, and image.

We seek a self motivated person who has sound business management insight, organisation skills, knowledge of disability sector, statutory child protection and is able to provide leadership and coaching to a multidisciplinary team working across a diverse range of community based services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage programs that are compliant with legislation, standards, contractual requirements and internal policy.
• Manage business unit within approved budget.
• Develop and maintain local operational and administrative systems and procedures to support the effective management of programs.
• Ensure a consistent standard of quality in accordance with regulations prescribed in relevant legislation and funding agency standards.
• Develop, lead, motivate and manage teams.
• Manage risks and issues arising in the course of service management.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the growth and diversification of LWB business.
• Support and promote the work of Life Without Barriers, maintaining a positive image of the organisation in accordance with level of position.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the management of programs, budgets
  and services for vulnerable people.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and management.
• Ability to use initiative, think laterally and strategically, meet deadlines and produce quality work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds with specific reference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Degree qualification in Human Services or related discipline (significant management experience within the industry may also be considered).

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits
• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Great package, professional development and work-life balance
• Permanent Full-time Opportunity

How to Apply
Please provide cover letter outlining your suitability, addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience) in 2-3 pages and explain why you would shine in the job.
Please combine your cover letter and CV in ONE document.
Click on the Apply button below and follow the screen prompts.

For any queries please contact Stephanie Knox, Regional Manager at stephanie.knox@lwb.org.au.

Applications close at midnight on 30 July 2017.


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Orange, NEW South Wales Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for you to make a change in Young People’s lives. Working directly with Young People and Adolescents in Out of Home Care, this position is based in a Residential Setting on 24/7 fortnightly rotating shift rosters.

You will be a part of the Young People’s day to day care and supervision, providing transport and mentoring them through activities in daily living. You will be actively supporting their individual needs and creating a safe environment for Young People in LWBs care. You will also be part of developing, implementing and monitoring their individual plans. This includes the maintenance of progress note keeping and report writing.

Working in a team, you will facilitate the delivery of quality services and achieve positive outcomes with service users in a positive and proactive environment.

This role will be based in Orange NSW with Active Nights.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Certificate IV in Community Services, Youth Work or similar
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate
• A current unrestricted Driver Licence
• Ability to work various shifts (sleepover & active nights) throughout the week
• Prior knowledge and/or experience working with young people

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest social purpose organisations
• Eligible for Salary Packaging and Tax Benefits

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact Melissa Phang, Recruitment Advisor at recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 30 July 2017

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Adelaide, Queensland Employment Office
About the Organisation
Nunkuwarrin Yunti works to promote and deliver improvement in the health and well-being of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the greater metropolitan area of Adelaide and to advance their social, cultural and economic status. The Organisation places a strong focus on a client centred approach to the delivery of services and a collaborative working culture to achieve the best.

About the Opportunity
Nunkuwarrin Yunti is seeking a Senior Project Officer, on a short-term basis, to be responsible for high level coordination of a specialised and complex project, focused on supporting establishment of the Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) in the Aboriginal community in western and northern areas of metropolitan Adelaide and integrating the ANFPP into the Organisation's operations and long term goals.

The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is a licensed adaptation of the Nurse-Family Partnership model developed by Professor David Olds at the University of Colorado, USA. It is an evidence-based program of sustained and scheduled home visiting by Nurse Home Visitors (NHVs) and Aboriginal Family Partnership Workers (AFPWs) for Aboriginal families. The Program begins during the antenatal period and continues until the child is two years old.

To be successful, you will hold a Diploma or Degree, or less formal qualification, with substantial experience to sufficiently perform the role at this level.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti are looking for candidates with experience in project management or significant experience within a project-team environment and change management environment, and the ability to develop program specific policy, protocols and processes within a finite time whilst maintaining program fidelity. Knowledge of WHS legislation and principles will also be essential.

Please note:
It is a requirement of this role that the successful candidate has a current driver's licence, and is willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with Nunkuwarrin Yunti.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

About the Benefits
Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package plus super, commensurate with skills and experience. You'll also enjoy extensive salary packaging options that greatly increase your take home pay!

Don't miss this opportunity to give back to the community and enjoy a rewarding challenge – Apply Now!

Location: Australia and Oceania,Adelaide

 
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Baulkham Hills, NEW South Wales Life Without Barriers

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role

Provide high quality clinical services in Out of Home Care, Disability and Mental Health Services as part of a professional multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessments of clients’ cognitive and learning abilities, living skills, emotional and mental health status and behavioural profile;
• Review placement opportunities and skill development of children and young people in out of home care and placements;
• Develop and monitor intervention plans and strategies around challenging behaviours exhibited by people with a disability, people with a mental health issue and children and young people with high and complex needs;
• Opportunity to deliver training to staff, Carers and Clients in group and individual settings on a range of relevant topics.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or equivalent;
• Current Registration with the relevant professional body or Psychology board of Australia covering your profession e.g. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to participate in reflective practice sessions with the team;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to use initiative and peer support, problem solving and conflict management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• Understanding of the issues, services and legislation affecting the delivery of services for children and young people in out of home care settings and people with disabilities;
• High-level communication, influencing, liaison and negotiation skills, including the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• An ability to relate to and positively influence the skills of a range of support staff such as Foster Carers, Case Managers and Disability Support Workers;
• Current Drivers Licence .

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of Australia’s largest Social Purpose organisations
• Excellent tax benefits and rostered days off
• Company vehicle

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries contact tracy.donnarumma@lwb.org.au

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 23rd July

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Newcastle, NEW South Wales Life Without Barriers
About the Company
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Key Responsibilities
• Processing salaries and wages with our fortnightly pay run and off cycles;
• Ensuring sure your industry knowledge on payroll matters is up to date and current;
• Employee on boarding, off boarding and contract variations;
• Provide strong customer service to all employees regarding their payroll enquiries via the phone and email.

Skills & Experience
• Previous experience in a high volume payroll position;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast paced environment;
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to provide a high level of customer service to a wide range of staff, contacts from external organisations and the wider community.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Join a transforming organisation
• Great tax benefits and rostered days off
• Newly created permanent part time position

How to apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click on the apply button below and follow the screen prompts. For any enquiries contact recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close midnight 23 July 2017.
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Mackay, Queensland Life Without Barriers
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation working in more than 300 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client’s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role
We have a unique opportunity for an Operations Manager to lead and support the service delivery and growth of community-based out of home care, NDIS customer support and aged care programs.

This role will suit someone who is highly motivated, strategic and able to quickly grasp and respond to local needs. You will use your business acumen and interpersonal skills to engage and work with multiple stakeholders, as well as promote LWB as a quality service provider. You will be a versatile and proficient senior manager leveraging expertise in either child protection, disability or aged care support services. You will have a proven ability to communicate effectively, build positive relationships, motivate and lead workforces to successfully deliver and achieve positive outcomes for clients.

Skills & Experience

• Adeptly lead, motivate, develop and direct the activities for a multi-disciplinary team of over 80 employees
• Be innovative and passionate about working within a person centred framework that supports everyone to achieve his or her full potential
• Be committed to improving outcomes and closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Provide a consistent standard of quality service delivery in accordance with internal policy and procedures and by applying the Human Services Quality Framework
• Identify and manage risks and challenges arising in the course of service management
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the wider Community
• Support and promote the work of Life Without Barriers, maintaining a positive image of the organisation at all times
• Manage the business units with accountability for funding, strategic planning, reports, contract management, budget submissions and ongoing financial business analysis
• Implement quality assurance systems to monitor compliance and develop continuous improvement
• Hold tertiary qualifications in Human Services or similar

Desirable
• Experience in the Welfare or Community sector
• Experience with and knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the screen prompts. For a confidential discussion please call Nick our Senior Recruitment Advisor on 07 3440 6300 or email recruitment@lwb.org.au

Applications close Thursday the 20th of July, 2017.

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