Manager - Community Living

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Community Living, this position leads a team of Coordinators who facilitate great lives for people with Autism. The Shared Living team provides full time (24/7) support for individuals living in small two-to-three person homes. The Manager is responsible for leading a high performing team that is dedicated to fostering each person’s independence, fulfilment and enjoyment of life. The successful candidate is one that is deeply committed to ensuring a high quality of care, high staff performance and zero tolerance of anything that would negatively impact the quality of life of the people we support.

About You

You will be deeply committed to the rights of people with a disability, leading by example and direction. You will have sound management skills including budget, time, and resource management. You have good written skills are committed to working collaboratively and transparently with individuals and families as part of the team.

Your Skills and Experience Will Include

• Demonstrated management experience in the disability or social service sector;
• Evidence of leadership in managing staff, coaching and developing teams;
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral;
• Well-developed time management skills;
• Experience and understanding of the NDIS Quality Framework; and
• Evidence of working collaboratively with families.

Qualifications

Tertiary level qualifications or demonstrated experience equivalent.

Benefits
In addition to making meaningful difference in people’s lives, you’ll also receive:

• Access to a fully maintained car with private use;
• A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience;
• Extensive training, growth and development opportunities; and
• A supportive work environment and the opportunity to be part of a high-performing and committed team.
• Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
• Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.

Apply Now

If you are dedicated, passionate and ready to join our team, click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your resume and cover letter.

About Us

The Autism Association of Western Australia is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit Autism specific service providers, and the only specialist organisation providing a full range of services from early childhood through to adulthood in Australia. Together we are inspired every day to make a difference to the lives of individuals with Autism. We are a dedicated, passionate, supportive team joined by a common goal and are deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life of every individual with Autism and passionate about supporting them to live their best life possible. The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.