Director of Community Services

4 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia MJD Foundation Full time
About the Role

The MJD Foundation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Director, Community Services. This role will play a critical part in leading our team of professionals in providing holistic person-centered supports to individuals and their families living with Machado Joseph Disease (MJD) and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7 (SCA7).

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team that supports individuals and their families living with MJD by providing holistic person-centered supports.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families living with MJD and SCA7.
  • Collaborate with other senior staff members to provide leadership, strategic input, management, oversight and direction to the Community Services and NDIS teams.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders and partners to ensure the delivery of supports that are flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients.
  • Ensure that all programs and services are delivered in accordance with the MJD Foundation's 'Our Way' approach, which values and respects a 'two-way' approach that partners Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal staff.
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.

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