Manager Community Access

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
About the Role
SSI delivers the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Community Program (PITC) in Sydney and Southwestern Sydney. The program provides Local Area Coordination (LAC) services to assist participants in developing or reviewing support plans as well as extensive work in the community to promote inclusion and opportunities for people to access mainstream service.
Part of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Head of Disability Services, the Manager Community Access will implement key Community Development projects and initiatives. Through developing key partnerships, this position will develop and refine community capacity building activities that lead to inclusion and access outcomes for people with disability.
Leading a team of Community Development Officers in the delivery of the Community Capacity Building CCB, this is a great opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to innovate and influence great outcomes within the disability space.
About You
You will have demonstrated experience in leading community development initiatives, coupled with strong stakeholder and relationship building skills. As an excellent communicator with a deep understanding of a people-centered approach, you will be someone who thrives in a complex organisational environment.
We are looking for a highly organised professional with sound project management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. You will understand the state of play during this period of disability sector reform.
**Essential criteria**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Human Services, community development, disability, allied health, social work or community services.
- Experience providing leadership in the social and community services sector or related field
- Demonstrated experience leading/supporting a team in delivering community development projects and practical skills in designing
- Proven success in community networking and building stakeholder relationships.
- Strong understanding of the NDIS, scheme reform as well as lived experience or awareness of the impact of disability upon individuals, families, carers, and the community.
- Experience working with vulnerable, hard to reach people and communities.
- Demonstrated commitment to strategic planning, continuous improvement and creating operational efficiencies.

About SSI
SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.
About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
- Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight;
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
To Apply
Applications close 10 September 2024
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.