Community Manager

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Orion Care started in 2020 and has grown successfully over the last four years, now providing high-quality, in-home services to people living in 40 homes around Adelaide, and rapidly expanding into regional areas of South Australia and into Victoria.

Orion Care's vision is 'to create inclusive and sustainable local communities where people with complex care needs can thrive in a high quality, friendly and supportive environment'. We believe in creating the right home environments where people are treated with humanity and respect and live as an integral part of a welcoming community.

Our mission goes further, championing the rights of every Australian to access home and community services that support them to live their lives to the full, as independently as possible.

Led by our core values – Sincere, Trusted, Attentive, Respectful and Supportive - we are committed to hiring individuals who are able to demonstrate clear alignment with their own personal value sets. We prioritise the development and well-being of our staff and teams, making sure that everyone at Orion Care has the opportunity to expand their skills and capabilities, and to progress their career. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including LGBTQI individuals, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians.

The Opportunity

The Community Manager will be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of high-quality care services to all of the clients within one of Orion Care's communities. In this role, you\'ll be at the heart of Orion Care's operations, managing the efforts of our care teams to ensure that our clients can live their best lives in a positive and supportive environment. This is a full-time position, fostering a positive and inclusive culture that embodies our values, and developing outstanding relationships with participants, families, support coordinators, and external agencies.

Make an Impact:

Actively champion the 'Orion Care Way,' ensuring that the actions of you and your teams consistently exemplify our values and behaviours

Ensure the safety and well-being of our clients at all times – right service plan, right staffing, right care first time every time

Deliver supportive home environments that result in exceptional client service and high levels of client/stakeholder satisfaction

Provide efficient and effective operational services, utilising a standardised best practice approach, that delivers targeted care outcomes and optimises resource utilisation

Drive the continuous development of staff and team capabilities, reinforcing Orion Care's position as an employer of choice

Ensure all regulatory and statutory obligations relating to Orion Care's operations at every home are fully met

Encourage choice, control, and autonomy whilst ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all clients.

What we are looking for:

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in disability services, NDIS program management, or community services.

Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS framework, policies, and regulations

Strong knowledge of community resources and disability support networks

Compliance with NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Disability Studies, Community Services, or a related field (preferred)

Highly proficient team leader, stakeholder engagement, and service coordination

Apply Now

If you\'re located in Adelaide and excited to make a difference, we want to hear from you Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking 'Apply for this job'.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Community Manager?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

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