Permanent Full-Time position
Primary location: Keswick SA 5035 (with options to negotiate flexible arrangements)
Great salary starting at $150K + super + NFP salary packaging benefits
Rewarding work – every day you know you are making a real difference
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? As the Regional Leader for NDIS Local Area Coordination in South Australia, you’ll have the unique opportunity to lead and inspire a dynamic service delivery team within your designated portfolio. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful performance of operations and contract delivery, driving excellence in workforce planning, financial, operational, and resource management.
You'll also be at the forefront of people management, developing and your teams to achieve their full potential. In this leadership position, you will represent Mission Australia, building strong relationships with local government, funding bodies, and corporate stakeholders.
If you’re a strategic thinker with a commitment to empowering communities, this is the role for you!
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Ensure effective contract delivery and strong operational performance across South Australia’s Local Area Coordination services.
Provide exceptional leadership and change management, develop and coach staff, and oversee effective people management to drive team success.
Build and maintain relationships with government, funders, and corporate stakeholders, representing Mission Australia and fostering collaboration.
Oversee human, physical, and financial resources, including workforce planning and succession planning, in collaboration with the State Director and HR.
Lead local tender development and contribute to contract negotiations, qualifying the ability to deliver on pipeline opportunities.
Guide teams through change, adapt strategies as needed, and track performance against targets to ensure continuous improvement and service delivery success.
Contribute to organisational strategic planning and translation of strategy into operational plans.
Manage services across a large geographical area.
Requirements for Success
A minimum of 7 years of senior leadership experience, particularly in human services operations and managing geographically dispersed teams, is essential.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective strategies to achieve targets, with a focus on defining clear roles and responsibilities and driving continuous process and system improvements.
Proven experience in addressing issues and risks proactively, with a strong track record of measuring and reporting progress, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Extensive experience in managing large budgets effectively, ensuring the responsible allocation of resources to support service sustainability and operational success.
Strong background in building and leading high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching and development to enhance team and individual performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with government, community, and corporate stakeholders, with exceptional communication skills to effectively convey plans, progress, and issues.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to apply
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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you