About the role
selectability is seeking an acting regional manager for leave coverage from the 27 January 2025 – 21 February 2025. In this vital role, you will report to the general manager and lead our dedicated team to enhance the mental wellbeing of our community.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Operations: ensure the smooth running of all operations related to NDIS services, including community access, support coordination, supported independent living, medium and short term accommodation within the Townsville region
Leadership: continue to be an active part of the leadership team, maintaining close collaboration with the general manager
Relationships: maintain and foster relationships with key stakeholders across clinical, community, and primary health services, as well as local and state government agencies and private industry
Budget: maintain budget management practices while growing the consumer base and ensuring operations are profitable
Workforce: continue recruiting, training, mentoring, coaching, and supporting local staff to maintain a strong, capable workforce
Compliance: uphold compliance with all relevant industry standards
On-Call Availability: maintain readiness to be on-call and available to respond to any queries
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for improving mental health services and a knack for operational excellence, we invite you to apply for this rewarding leave coverage opportunity.
About you
To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:
demonstrated experience in leading teams, programs and services, particularly NDIS-related services
be well-versed in industry standards and regulatory requirements.
excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation skills
highly developed analytical, problem solving, and numerical skills including the ability to compile, analyse data and prepare reports
a demonstrated high level of attention to detail with a consistent approach
a demonstrated ability to prioritise
ability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomes
a demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion
high level organisational, administrative and project management skills
a proven ability to think critically and approach challenges with innovation
positive, can-do attitude
Role Requirements
a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain prior to commencing)
a current yellow card exemption or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability or obtain prior to commencement)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate (or the ability or obtain prior to commencement)
a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance
out of hours work may be required from time to time
some travel to selectability sites will be required from time to time
current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or ability to obtain within the first month of employment)
About the offer
The acting regional manager is based in Townsville from 27 January 2025 – 21 February 2025.
We offer a range of benefits including:
hourly rate of $53.84 + super
up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
50% discounted training via our RTO
flexible working arrangements
career pathways and opportunities for development
employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
Applying
If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.
If you would like more information, please contact selectability's Townsville HR team on 07 4453 0100 or by email hrtownsville@selectability.com.au
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.