CareerPlan

Client Services Director

Darwin, Northern TerritoryFull-time2026-11-08 → 2026-11-11

Core

Strategic and operational leadership for a disability service portfolio including Supported Independent Living, Pathways, and regional operations.

Role type

Senior IC Director of Client Services

Builds

Person-centred, rights-based disability services across the Northern Territory

Domain

Disability services / Human services

Required skills

Strategic leadership, operational management, financial performance management, risk management, safeguarding, team leadership, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, incident management, workforce management

Preferred skills

Regional/remote operations experience, dual SIL and day program leadership, MBA or postgraduate qualification in leadership/governance

Technologies

NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements, SCHADS Award, behaviour support frameworks

Responsibilities

Hold strategic and operational accountability for the disability service portfolio, translate organisational strategy into person-centred services, ensure operational stability and service continuity, drive financial performance and sustainable service delivery, maintain safeguarding integrity and oversee participant safety, lead proactive risk management, lead and develop the service management team

Seniority

Senior, executive leadership