Director of Community Services
3 weeks ago
The MJD Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Community Services to join our Executive Management Team in Darwin. As a key member of our team, you will provide leadership, strategic input, management, oversight, and direction to the Community Services and NDIS teams.
About the Role
The Director, Community Services will report to the CEO and lead a multidisciplinary team that supports individuals and their families living with MJD by providing holistic person-centered supports. You will work in a relationship-based approach that honours Our Way, which values and respects a 'two-way' approach that partners Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff to deliver supports that are flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients and reflect the diverse cultural and first language needs of families.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team that provides holistic person-centered supports to individuals and their families living with MJD.
- Provide leadership, strategic input, management, oversight, and direction to the Community Services and NDIS teams.
- Work in a relationship-based approach that honours Our Way, which values and respects a 'two-way' approach that partners Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff.
- Liaise with other senior staff members to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve the quality and effectiveness of community services.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the Community Services team and make recommendations for improvement.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Health, Disability, Community Services) with at least seven (7) years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
- At least five (5) years' experience in a relevant leadership role, with demonstrated experience successfully managing a geographically dispersed team of 10 or more members.
- Demonstrated practical experience in program co-design and delivery with Aboriginal communities, alongside Aboriginal community workers and within a remote delivery setting.
- High level understanding of the NDIS and demonstrated experience working within the NDIS space including accommodation, coordination of supports, and community access packages.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and attributes with the ability to interact effectively in a highly responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse range of cultures.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to consult, collaborate, and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, set priorities, and work under pressure to meet conflicting deadlines for a diverse range of activities across key areas of operations.
- Negotiation skills with a demonstrated capacity to manage relationships in a complex organisational context with the ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and consistency and maintain complete confidentiality.
- Extensive experience in administrative procedures and systems including high level competency in Microsoft applications, financial management, corporate reporting, and client management systems.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to person and family centred practice and working within the MJD Foundation 'Our Way' approach.
- Understanding of the mechanisms and processes of Spinocerebellar Ataxias.
- Clinical experience in neurological and/or rehabilitation settings.
- Working knowledge of NT/QLD Government and/or NGO services and facilities.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Tax-free fringe benefit up to $15,900 p.a., plus meal entertainment benefit up to $2,650 p.a.
- 6 weeks annual leave.
- One day paid wellbeing day and gift.
- A holistic workplace that offers flexibility (hours/where you work).
- Access to free confidential supports via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Free on-site car parking.
- Relocation package for the right candidate.
How to Apply
If you have the knowledge and experience we are looking for and are excited to join our team, please submit your CV and a statement (max 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria by 29 September 2024.
Applications that don't address the selection criteria will not be considered.
The MJD Foundation values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
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