Practice Lead

2 weeks ago

Croydon South, Australia Melba Support Services Full time

Practice Lead

About Us: 

Melba has been supporting the Victorian community for over 50 years. What began with three families in search of a different kind of day support for their children with disabilities, has become a mission to open a world of opportunities for people to live fabulous lives of their choosing. The human rights of the people we support are at the centre of everything we do. 

About the Role:

As the Practice Lead, you will be focusing on ensuring each person benefits from person-directed plans and receives consistent, competent supports delivered by skilled and passionate staff. 

You are a specialist in support delivery and an expert in translating theory into practice, that goes beyond simply putting systems in place and filling in paperwork.

You will lead, develop, encourage, unite and inspire a staff team to put into practice the vision that values the individuality and rights of all people to live a fabulous life ‘The Melba Way’.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Uphold and protect the human rights of persons supported, ensuring their safety and well-being. 
  • Coach staff in good practice through feedback and role modelling good practice, enabling individuals to engage in daily routines and desired outcomes.
  • Demonstrate effective practice leadership by guiding and supporting team members, including during delivery of support. Focusing leadership on staff support for the person supported ‘quality of life’.
  • Lead and supervise staff to implement support plans and meet key objectives, including daily oversight and performance management.
  • Ensure staff assist persons supported with: Developing and maintaining important relationships; and pursuing social, educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities. 
  • Foster partnerships with various service providers to create opportunities for those accessing support services. 
  • Stay updated on relevant legislation, NDIS Service Standards, and best practices through ongoing professional developments. 
  • Assist in recruitment processes as needed. 
  • Partner with the Relationship Partner to maintain the health plan and positive behavioural support needs for each supported individual. 
  • Partner with the Relationship Partner to document and maintain relevant information regarding supports and outcomes, including Personal Outcome Measures (POMs). 
  • Work with the Relationship Partner to ensure that incident reports and complaints are responded to quickly and sensitively, as well as ensuring that learnings are shared promptly with support staff and other services.   

Your Background (Skills and Attributes):

  • A track record of effectively leading teams of staff to perform their roles to a high standard and to provide innovative and progressive service delivery models.  
  • An understanding of both physical and intellectual disabilities and other complex presentations (including mental health support).  
  • An excellent knowledge of and experience with the Person Centred Active Support framework.  
  • A good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person-centred practice. 
  • A strong understanding of when and how to engage allied health or other professional expertise to ensure the health and well-being of the person supported. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues, management, families, and external bodies. 
  • Capacity to follow instructions, policies, and procedures. 
  • Willingness to collaborate and build positive relationships to achieve common goals. 
  • Bring a flexible, positive, and self-motivated mindset to your interactions every day. 
  • Certificate IV in Disability (desirable, not mandatory). 

Requirements:

  • A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don’t already have them). 
  • A current First Aid and CPR Certificate. 
  • The ability and relevant driver’s license to perform travel and work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Position may also require working active nights. 
  • Compliance with OHS regulations, legislation, and Policies and Procedures is required. Successful completion of pre-employment safety screening checks, mandatory training, and their subsequent renewals is necessary. 

Why Join Us? 

  • We are a human-rights, values-based, not-for-profit community organisation committed to providing services that support individuals with disability to lead everyday lives of their choice, if this resonates with you, come join us 
  • Join a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions make a real impact. 
  • Enjoy onsite parking and other benefits. 
  • Access to Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.  

Ready to Make a Difference? 

Click "Apply" now and submit your resume. We look forward to meeting you 

We are an equal opportunity Employer and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion. 

First nations people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. 

  • Practice Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Croydon South, Australia Melba Support Services Full time

    Practice Lead About Us: Melba has been supporting the Victorian community for over 50 years. What began with three families in search of a different kind of day support for their children with disabilities, has become a mission to open a world of opportunities for people to live fabulous lives of their choosing. The human rights of the people we support are...

  • Practice Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Croydon South, Australia Melba Support Services Full time

    Practice LeadAbout Us:Melba has been supporting the Victorian community for over 50 years. What began with three families in search of a different kind of day support for their children with disabilities, has become a mission to open a world of opportunities for people to live fabulous lives of their choosing. The human rights of the people we support are at...

  • Practice Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Croydon South, Australia Melba Support Services Full time

    **Practice Lead** **About Us**: Melba has been supporting the Victorian community for over 50 years. What began with three families in search of a different kind of day support for their children with disabilities, has become a mission to open a world of opportunities for people to live fabulous lives of their choosing. The human rights of the people we...

  • Practice Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Croydon, Australia Family Doctor Full time

    Full time position - Access to Employee discount program and wellness hub! - Operations team that ensures you are supported. Family Doctor are seeking a full time Practice Manager to lead our team of health care professionals at Croydon Family Practice. **About us**: Croydon Family Practice is committed to providing high quality health care for our...

  • Security Practice Lead

    2 weeks ago

    South Canberra, Australia Emanate Technology Full time

    Management (Information & Communication Technology) Job Description:Cyber Security Practice LeadJob Summary:As the Cyber Security Practice Lead you will report to Director of Cyber and be responsible for key aspects of the cyber practice such as work delivery, client engagement, team management and making sure the overall reputation of the organisation is...

  • Practice Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Croydon Park, Australia Vets Central Full time

    Located in the picturesque inner-west city suburb of Sydney, Croydon Park is the hidden gem of the inner west with a village atmosphere. Popular with families, Croydon Park aptly has lots of parks and is a short drive to the beaches and has a great community feel.Croydon Park Veterinary Clinic have been an integral part of the community for over 30 years....

  • Lead Educator

    3 weeks ago

    Croydon, Australia Guardian Childcare & Education Full time

    Take the lead Your skills, experience, and passion for supporting children as they begin to discover and explore their world are just what we need at Guardian Croydon. We have amazing Educators who create safe and secure environments where young children thrive. As Lead Educator, you will work with Educators in the Centre, supporting their teaching practice...

  • Lead Educator

    2 weeks ago

    Croydon, Australia Guardian Childcare & Education Full time

    Take the leadYour skills, experience, and passion for supporting children as they begin to discover and explore their world are just what we need at Guardian Croydon. We have amazing Educators who create safe and secure environments where young children thrive. As Lead Educator, you will work with Educators in the Centre, supporting their teaching practice...

  • Lead Educator Croydon

    3 months ago

    Croydon, Australia Guardian Early Learning Group Full time

    **Take the lead** Your skills, experience, and passion for supporting children as they begin to discover and explore their world are just what we need at Guardian **Croydon**. We have amazing Educators who create safe and secure environments where young children thrive. As Lead Educator, you will work with Educators in the Centre, supporting their teaching...

  • Practice Manager

    4 weeks ago

    South Brisbane, Australia Align Recruiting Solutions Full time

    **Are you looking for a role where you can lead and manage a team of like-minded professionals in a busy bulk billing clinic?**: - **Do you strive to lead and manage a team of like minded professionals and coordinate the highest quality of care for your customers and clients?**: - **Looking for an organisation that will support your career development...

  • Lead Educator

    1 month ago

    Croydon, Australia Guardian Childcare & Education Full time

    Take the lead Your skills, experience, and passion for supporting children as they begin to discover and explore their world are just what we need at Guardian Croydon. We have amazing Educators who create safe and secure environments where young children thrive. As Lead Educator, you will work with Educators in the Centre, supporting their teaching...

  • Lead Educator

    3 weeks ago

    Croydon, Australia Guardian Childcare & Education Full time

    Take the lead Your skills, experience, and passion for supporting children as they begin to discover and explore their world are just what we need at Guardian Croydon. We have amazing Educators who create safe and secure environments where young children thrive. As Lead Educator, you will work with Educators in the Centre, supporting their teaching...

  • Private Practice

    4 weeks ago

    South Yarra, Australia United Physiotherapy Group Full time

    If you seek a unique leadership opportunity to elevate your highly developed clinical and private practice skills, look no further. We seek an experienced Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Leader for our growing Private Practice and Sports team. This role involves providing intensive hands-on mentoring and clinical support to a passionate and engaged team...

  • Practice Manager

    3 weeks ago

    South Perth, Australia VetPartners Full time

    Practice Manager role for VetWest Animal Hospitals South Perth Vetwest Animal Hospital South Perth is looking for a full-time/part-time Practice Manager to join the team. South Perth is a busy multi vet practice that also hosts a boutique boarding facility, Cats in the City. The team operate with integrity, striving to be exceptional, compassionate and...

  • Practice Manager

    2 weeks ago

    South Yarra, Australia Lifecare Full time

    **About the role** Lifecare is seeking a Practice Manager to join and lead our dynamic and dedicated admin team and positively contribute to the exceptional care of our patients. This is a multi-disciplinary clinic located in **Prahran** and needs a Practice Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who is dedicated to leading and developing the...

  • Practice Manager

    2 weeks ago

    South Perth, Australia VetPartners Full time

    Practice Manager role for VetWest Animal Hospitals South PerthVetwest Animal Hospital South Perth is looking for a full-time/part-time Practice Manager to join the team.South Perth is a busy multi vet practice that also hosts a boutique boarding facility, Cats in the City. The team operate with integrity, striving to be exceptional, compassionate and...

  • Practice Manager

    2 weeks ago

    South Yarra, Victoria, Australia Lifecare Full time

    About the roleLifecare is seeking a Practice Manager to join and lead our dynamic and dedicated admin team and positively contribute to the exceptional care of our patients. This is a multi-disciplinary clinic located in Prahran and needs a Practice Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who is dedicated to leading and developing the admin...

  • Practice Principal

    2 weeks ago

    South Morang, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Child Development Full time

    509146South Morang, VIC, AustraliaFixed Term Full-timeVIEW FAVOURITESEarly Start Australia is one of the country's largest private providers of evidence based, intervention and therapy services for children and families.We are looking for a talented leader to join our Vic team on an initial 12 month contract to manage a multidisciplinary team based at our...

  • Practice Principal

    2 weeks ago

    South Morang, Victoria, Australia Early Start Australia Full time

    Early Start Australia is one of the country's largest private providers of evidence based, intervention and therapy services for children and families.We are looking for a talented leader to join our Vic team on an initial 12 month contract to manage a multidisciplinary team based at our South Morang Clinic.If you are looking for the ownership to build and...

  • Practice Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Clayton South, Australia Mediclinic Full time

    **About Mediclinic**: Mediclinic Clayton is a multi-disciplinary, holistic General Practice with a special interest in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine. Mediclinic has been delivering services since our doors were opened by Dr Douglas Gee in 1969, and Dr Ernesto Andrada has maintained this tradition since acquiring the practice in 2015. Mediclinic is a...