Services Manager
Job No:
20833
Location:
Broome, WA
- Progress your career with this growing and well respected community organisation!
- Attractive remuneration circa $60k - $65k commensurate with skills and experience + salary sacrifice options!
- Fantastic range of benefits inc remote area allowance + 5 weeks annual leave + relocation assistance (neg)!
About the Organisation
The Kimberley Individual & Family Support Association (KIFSA) was created to provide services for the Disability Services Commission across the Kimberley.
KIFSA offers services to families as well as individuals with disabilities who are not living in family situations or who wish to be considered as individuals outside of the family structure.
KIFSA now provides a service to over 60 families and people with disabilities across the Kimberley, with programs including:
- Brokered Respite
- Holiday Program Funding
- Intensive Family Support
- Ageing Carers Respite
- Alternatives to Employment
- Accommodation Support Program (In development)
- YPRAC Alternatives to Employment
About Life in the Kimberley
In North West Australia you’ll discover ancient landscapes like no others on Earth. This is the home of the Kimberley and the Pilbara regions.
Enter a land of extraordinary contrasts, where the red rocky landscapes of the North West Australian outback meet the bright turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy balmy days, stunning sunsets and camel treks on the world-famous Cable Beach in beautiful Broome.
Marvel at the amazing beehive structures of the Bungle Bungles in World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park.
Walk through ancient gorges and swim in freshwater pools under plunging waterfalls in the Pilbara’s Karijini National Park.
About the Opportunity
The Kimberley Individual & Family Support Association (KIFSA) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Services Manager to join their dedicated team in Broome, WA.
Reporting to the CEO, you will be a key member of the senior management team and will be responsible for maximising the social, recreational and cultural opportunities for members.
More specifically, your daily contributions will include:
- Providing a respite service that is appropriate to the diverse needs of the community (inclusive of all age groups and cultural backgrounds);
- Building partnerships to improve services/facilities from other agencies and Government departments;
- Assisting the CEO in the formulation and implementation of the organisation's program planning to meet service needs;
- Contributing to the development of funding submissions;
- Monitoring the implementation of program delivery; and
- Providing support to the Program Coordinators in the recruitment, training and management of all support workers.
The successful candidate will have experience in managing or setting up an accommodation support program and previous experience in a senior management role, preferably within the community services field.
You will display a non-judgemental approach in your relationships with people and be committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with a disability.
An understanding of and ability to consider differing perceptions of disability will be supported by your demonstrated ability to think beyond an issue or problem and be creative in finding solutions.
In addition, you will be able to work autonomously, set goals and manage a variety of tasks and competing priorities.
As this position will require contact with a diverse range of people, you will also have the capacity to communicate, negotiate and develop relationships at all levels.
High level computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office, a current Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain), a current driver's licence and the ability to travel to other towns in the Kimberley (if required) are essential.
In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $60k - $65k (commensurate with skills and experience).
You will also enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Salary sacrifice options to increase the value of your take home pay;
- Relocation assistance (negotiable) for applicants outside the Kimberley region;
- Remote area allowance; and
- 5 weeks annual leave, giving you time to explore this beautiful region of Australia!
Don't miss this rewarding opportunity to progress your career with a growing and well respected community organisation - Apply Now!