NDIS Manager

NDIS Manager

People First Healthcare| Full Time | Essendon Fields, VIC

About Us

At People First Healthcare, we’re dedicated to placing people at the centre of every decision we make. As an inclusive and values-driven organisation, we deliver high-quality care and services designed to meet the unique needs of our diverse communities. Guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement, we empower both our consumers and our team members to thrive.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced NDIS Manager to lead the operational delivery, development and performance of our NDIS function.

Reporting to the Manager (Aged Care & NDIS), you will lead and develop the NDIS team while ensuring high-quality, person-centered service delivery, strong participant outcomes and compliance with NDIS requirements.

You will oversee day-to-day NDIS operations, participant support, team performance, service utilisation, compliance, stakeholder relationships and continuous improvement. You will also play an important role in growing and developing our NDIS services and strengthening engagement with diverse and CALD communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the NDIS team to deliver high-quality participant outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day NDIS operations, caseloads, service delivery and participant support.
• Ensure participant support plans and services are aligned with individual needs, goals and NDIS requirements.
• Monitor team performance, KPIs, service utilisation and operational outcomes.
• Provide coaching, supervision, training and professional development opportunities to the NDIS team.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, legislation, organisational policies and quality requirements.
• Monitor participant documentation, incidents, complaints, risks and safeguarding matters.
• Build strong relationships with participants, families, Support Coordinators, Plan Managers and external providers.
• Monitor NDIS funding, budgets, utilisation and financial performance in collaboration with Finance.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, systems, processes and participant outcomes.
• Support audits, reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to community engagement and marketing initiatives, particularly within CALD communities.
• Work closely with the Manager (Aged Care & NDIS) on strategic initiatives, operational improvements and NDIS growth.

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing NDIS services in a management or senior operational capacity.
• Strong understanding of the NDIS framework, participant plans, service delivery and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing a team.
• Experience managing participant relationships, complex matters and stakeholder escalations.
• Strong understanding of NDIS Practice Standards, quality and safeguarding requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Retail and homeware discounts
• Career development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive, values-driven workplace
• Meaningful work making a genuine impact
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make an impact as an NDIS Manager, submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for this role.

People First Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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