Program Manager, Disability and Aged Care

Program Manager, Disability and Aged Care

The Program Manager, Disability and Aged Care reports to the Executive Manager - Services and will have responsibility for delivery of disability and aged care supports to ensure successful delivery of services.

Programs include:

· NDIS Support Coordination: helps NDIS participants to understand and implement their NDIS plan and connect with the right services and supports

· NDIS Supports: supporting people to live the life they choose by building on their abilities, promoting independence, and strengthening connections with family, friends, and cultural or community networks.

· NDIS Recovery Coaching: person-centred, strengths-based approach to supporting people with a Psychosocial disability through a practical and personalised support plan

· Bougainvillea Centre: a welcoming space where people come together to build skills, improve wellbeing, and enjoy social connection through creative, practical, and community-focused programs and activities

· Support at Home: helping people live well and independently in their own homes through flexible supports such as domestic assistance, meal preparation, gardening, home maintenance, transport, and personal care.

Transitional Care Program: Support recovery after a hospital stay in the persons own home by providing short-term care for up to 12 weeks.

The Program Manager, Disability and Aged Care will take broad direction from the Executive Manager - Services to ensure the effective management of programs in alignment with quality and budget requirements. This will include facilitating regular reviews that seek to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of fee for service programs.

The Program Manager, Disability and Aged Care will provide leadership and supervision to the Team Leaders of these programs, building operational capability and capacity, and driving delivery of outcomes aligned to TeamHEALTH goals.

Key Selection Criteria

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages First Nations applicants and those with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Demonstrated experience in the delivery of government and fee for serviced programs in the social services/health/mental health sector

• Demonstrated team leadership including the ability to build a positive and high performing team and a learning culture
• Demonstrated ability to manage NDIS individualised funding and reporting requirements, the Aged Care Strengthened Quality Standards and New Aged Care Act.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and deliver improvements to program efficiency, quality, productivity and sustainability
• Proven leadership skills and experience with the capacity to manage and support operational Team Leaders
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including community members, community services and government departments
• Advanced problem-solving skills, with a strong understanding of risk and financial management
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities within a dynamic yet resource-constrained environment
• Demonstrated experience working within, and a strong understanding of, First Nations contexts and communities.

Applications will be assessed progressively for this position, so speed of application is key!

This position includes consideration of above award conditions for the right applicant including 6 weeks of annual leave, the opportunity for a compressed 9 day working fortnight and relocation assistance to Darwin of up to $2 500.00. TeamHEALTH offers salary packaging benefits in line with not for profit guidelines, a flexible work environment and career progression opportunities.

Please note applications including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria are essential for the position. Applications not containing a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered. If you would like further information, please contact our Human Resources Team hr@teamhealth.asn.au.

Applications close 16 November 2025.