Area Manager - NT

Area Manager, Disability Services - NT

·           6 month fixed term, full time position

·           Palmerston and Darwin regions  

At Healthscope Independence Services, we’re dedicated to helping people living with a disability to get the most out of life. We’re on the lookout for a leader who shares our passion to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team.

With more than 30 years in disability support, every day across Australia we provide a positive and nurturing environment that assists people to achieve their goals. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Along with providing quality care, we work together to create positive, memorable experiences for our clients and their families. Your high levels of integrity and reliability will build trust with clients and colleagues. Your positive contribution will be recognised and appreciated.

Sound like you?

Join us and lead a strong team delivering services and supporting our clients in a range of settings.

What your role will look like

As Area Manager you will work across a span of sites across Darwin and Palmerston.

You will:

·           Strengthen person-centred practices by supporting staff to tailor daily routines, communication,
and activities to each client’s preferences and goals.

·           Build relationships with referral networks and promote services to potential clients through outreach and engagement.  

·           Support Residential Supervisors with payroll, onboarding, vacancy management, coaching, and
leadership development.
 

·           Embed a strong culture and the ongoing support of our values and health and safety.

Why work with us?

At Healthscope Independence Services, we’re committed to supporting the people who support others. We encourage continuous professional development and will support you to grow and flourish.

We offer a range of benefits including:

·         Work life balance

·         Further training and upskilling

·         Career development opportunities

·         Discounted health insurance

About you

You have a commitment to exceptional client service and your passion for supporting others to an organisation where they’ll be valued. You have experience working with NDIS plans and funding and are confident leading a team to deliver a high standard of disability services. You hold relevant qualifications and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in disability services, management, aged or health services or a related discipline.

Applications close: 26^th September 2025

Ready to partner with us in making a difference? Click the 'Apply' button and you’ll be taken to our online application process. We’ll ask for a cover letter and your CV. 

If you’re successful, we’ll ask you to share a few more things, including your immunisation status (including COVID), NDIS worker screening check, driver’s license, and first aid and CPR certificates. To work with us, you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. 

Healthscope is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in our workforce. We encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.