Home and Community Leaders

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Since 1992, WA Blue Sky has been a trusted provider of community and disability services across Perth. We are known for our commitment to quality and values-driven support. Over the past five years, we have undergone significant strategic growth and transformation, with continued expansion on the horizon.

The Home and Community Leader plays a vital role in shaping the reputation and identity of WA Blue Sky within both our immediate and broader community. These positions offer an exciting opportunity for individuals with extensive experience in the community services sector, ready to step into these roles.

At WA Blue Sky, in addition to skills and experience, we place great importance on finding individuals whose values align with our purpose. This alignment fosters a positive workplace culture and ensures strong connections with our customers and community.

If you're passionate about making a difference and growing with a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Overview of the Position (multiple available)

The Home and Community Leader is responsible for overseeing all aspects of customer service delivery within their designated portfolio and service area. This includes leadership of Supported Independent Living (SIL) residences and Community Participation programs. In this role, you will ensure that services provided by WA Blue Sky are tailored to meet customers' needs.

This is a pivotal leadership position that directly influences the quality of services and community inclusion of customers we support.

The Role:

We are currently seeking two full-time permanent Home and Community Leaders across multiple service delivery locations within the Perth metropolitan area. Based in Bentley, these positions will report directly to the Managers of Home and Community.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring customers' support complies with NDIS requirements and legislation
• Building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customers receive appropriate and effective support
• Demonstrating and promoting WA Blue Sky's values and behaviours through your leadership style and daily interactions
• Leading and mentoring a team of support workers across the region. Key will be fostering a culture of employee wellbeing, learning, quality, compliance, and safe working practices.
• Staying informed of sector developments and responding to customer needs with ethical, evidence-based, and values-driven approaches
• Supporting and implementing organisational change initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with and contributing to the continuous improvement of WA Blue Sky's policies, practices, and strategic objectives.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum three years' experience in the Community Services sector, ideally in a comparable position
• Experience working across complex human services programs with front-line supervision exposure
• Demonstrated ability in working with diverse stakeholders, including customers, families, employees, advocates, guardians, health professionals, and the wider community
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to triage and respond to incidents, complaints, and feedback
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and contributing to a positive organisational culture
• While we are seeking experienced leaders within the Aged and Disability sector, we are also open to candidates from other human services sectors
• You could be currently working as a Social Worker, Senior Support Worker, Support Coordinator, or recent graduate wanting a career in supporting people with disability…if so, we would love to hear from you.
• Proven experience in leading teams across multiple service offerings is desirable, as is relevant qualifications in human services, education, clinical, or management disciplines.

Employment Requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check at commencement
• Unrestricted Right to Work in Australia
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Influenza Vaccination at time of commencement
• An attractive salary package
• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550, increasing your take-home pay

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. Please provide an up-to-date resume and a covering letter demonstrating how your skills and experience match our requirements.

Please note: Previous applicants need not reapply, as your application is still under consideration. This position has been re-advertised to expand the candidate pool.

WA Blue Sky embraces a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. We respect individuals from all walks of life and encourage people from various backgrounds and cultures to join our organisation.