We have another featured job his week!

Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) are seeking a Director of Community Services.

MDS is a dynamic and innovative not-for-profit organisation based in Campbelltown that operates in the Macarthur, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee and South West Sydney regions of New South Wales.

MDS is actively pursuing innovative and creative responses to the changing community sector operating environment, and is an organisation passionate about enriching the lives and roles of the people they work with through the provision of choice, opportunity and partnership.

As a result of their continued commitment to excellence in service provision MDS are keen to hear from management professionals with proven experience in the human services sector.

The Director of Community Services will be an integral member of the senior leadership team and will play a pivotal role in the ongoing implementation and development of a wide range of community service programs via the management of people, finances and stakeholders.

Closing date: 27 February 2012

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This week's featured job is from Sunnyfield Independence.

Are you a senior manager looking for an opportunity to utilise your strong management skills to influence others to achieve great outcomes for people with disability?

Sunnyfield are seeking a General Manager for their Housing and Support division who will report directly to the CEO.

Closing date: 28 February 2012

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Our latest featured role is with Learning Links in South West Sydney.

Learning Links is a community based organisation assisting children with disabilities and learning difficulties. They provide innovative and family centred programs across the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

Learning Links is currently looking for a tertiary qualified and experienced social worker or psychologist to lead their Family Services teams in South West Sydney. The Family Services teams support families of children aged 0 to 18 years who have developmental delays and disabilities.

Strong leadership and management skills are essential as the successful applicant will be supervising and supporting staff, liaising with families, service providers and referring agencies.

The salary package being offered for this role includes superannuation and other benefits valued up to $84,000, according to qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 25 November 2011

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Do you live in the Northern Sydney area?
Are you happy to travel at work?
Do you enjoy a person-centred approach?

Sunnyfield support people with an intellectual disability to live more independent lives. They are seeking Regional Managers in Housing and Support Services.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• The delivery of high quality accommodation and support services to the people we support
• Providing leadership and direction to the housing and support staff
• Ensuring that accommodation services embrace and reflect positive family and community values
• Working in partnership with stakeholders
• Managing services within budget

Essential criteria:

• Committed to the rights of people with a disability
• Highly motivated and self-driven
• A team player with great interpersonal skills
• Able to demonstrate a strong track record in senior management

All positions will require travel across different sites and locations and a current NSW driver’s licence is essential.

Applicants are advised to upload a cover letter, addressing the specified criteria above, with their resume.

Closing date: 28 March 2011

Learn about more the Regional Manager role at Sunnyfield or search for more corporate and management roles in the disability and community care sector.