Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.
Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.
Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.
Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.
Job Description
About the Role
This 12-month parental leave cover (to April 2027) leads our Kadina Client Services team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. You’ll oversee service delivery, team performance and stakeholder relationships to ensure strong outcomes for clients and families.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and support a multidisciplinary team of therapists and support coordinators to deliver quality services, working alongside a Service Coordinator leading our Community Programs team
Drive service planning, development and continuous improvement
Oversee reporting, documentation and operational performance
Build strong relationships with clients, families and community partners
Allocate resources effectively to meet service and budget requirements
Support staff development through coaching, communication and guidance
Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge, skills and experience
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in disability or community services
Strong understanding of person-centred and human rights based approaches
Proven capability in service delivery, planning, reporting and problem solving
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse stakeholders
Ability to manage operational priorities, allocate resources and meet performance targets
Skilled in coaching, supporting and developing staff through change
Education and Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in leadership, management, allied health or related field (desirable)
Additional training in disability, community services or human services (advantageous)
WWCC and NDIS Worker Check required
We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.
Why join Novita?
Join Novita at our Kadina location where you’ll enjoy a range of benefits:
Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading, 12% superannuation, regional benefits
Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
We are looking to undertake interviews as applications are submitted, so don’t delay if you are wanting to join our team. Novita may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified before the listed closing date.
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.
Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.
