Portfolio Manager - Toowoomba

Who are #teampossible? 

At Endeavour Foundation we have been committed to helping people with disabilities for over 70 years. Our purpose is straight forward, to turn possibilities into reality. 

Our commitment extends to creating an inclusive culture, fostering employee growth, learning and optimal performance. When you join our team, you are contributing to support individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish. Our team embodies our purpose daily, embracing diverse ideas and perspectives that enrich our culture. We call ourselves #teampossible! 

The importance of this role: 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Disability Portfolio Manager  to lead our Home services in the Toowoomba region. You will guide your teams to assist clients according to their NDIS plans and goals, with our services operating 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This key role involves not only overseeing operations but also guiding and motivating your dedicated teams.  

You will create and maintain a person-centred environment where your team will identify and solve problems to ensure that the people we are supporting are living their best lives and fulfilling their personal and other goals. 

Other duties will include: 

• Maintaining knowledge of Endeavour Foundation’s full suite of service offerings and implement strategies to identify and maximise opportunities to increase revenue and profitability. 

• Leading, guiding and supporting direct reports in the resolution of escalations and concerns from families/carers/advocates. 

• Developing and retaining a qualified workforce within the Portfolio to ensure teams are committed to person-centric supports, social inclusion, and establishing a professional relationship with individuals. 

• Building the portfolio as a centre of excellence in the provision of disability accommodation services. 

• Encouraging innovative and integrated approaches to improving the quality of service and streamlining work processes. 

What you will bring to the role: 

• Minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. 

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National Standards Disability Services and Quality & Safeguarding Framework, funding and organisational structure. 

• Minimum 2 years proven experience successfully managing a diverse team. 

• Demonstrated experience in coaching individuals to provide person centred supports, including to people with complex requirements to achieve set outcomes and desired behaviours within the workplace. 

• Experience with successfully managing site-based services within a related industry, such as the Disability Sector. 

• Outstanding phone manner and ability to be contactable in emergency/crisis situations within standard business operating hours. 

• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), National Criminal History Check (Fit2Work), and an open Drivers License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle. 

At Endeavour we offer a range of employee benefits including: 

• We are a value driven organisation dedicated to making a real difference to people living with a disability. 

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. 

• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc). 

• Encouraged and supported ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities. 

• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and immediate family members. 

• Corporate Health Insurance plans and discounts with our corporate partners. 

• Paid parental leave. 

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application and join #TeamPossible today!  

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.