Service Delivery Manager

ITEC Group Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ITEC Group Australia invites applications for a Service Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end coordination of Supported Independent Living and community access services. You will ensure safe, compliant delivery aligned with participant goals, NDIS requirements, SCHADS Award obligations and internal policies.

Responsibilities include rostering oversight, after-hours escalation management, strong stakeholder engagement, and driving service growth through person-centred approaches and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Community Services, or related field.
• Experience in a similar role managing teams in residential/community settings.
• Strong knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and SCHADS Award requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate services across SIL and community programs, ensuring alignment with care plans and funding.
• Monitor staff rostering, on-call rotations, and compliance with NDIS and SCHADS standards.
• Support audits, risk management, and continuous quality improvement.

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability / Community Services

Tools

Rostering systems

Job description

About ITEC Group

ITEC Group is a purpose-driven organisation supporting people across Youth, Employment, Aged Care, and Disability Services.

Darwin SCHADS Level 5 – Full Time

About ITEC Group

ITEC Group is a purpose-driven organisation supporting people across Youth, Employment, Aged Care, and Disability Services. With a workforce of 400+ across QLD, NT, SA, and NSW, we’re proud to lead with heart, purpose, and action.

Our Commitment to Cultural Safety

Across our diverse services – including disability, health, youth, and community programs – we recognise and honour the importance of cultural identity, community connection, and lived experience. We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families, and communities, and embed cultural understanding and trauma-informed practice into everything we do.

At Our Core Are Our 'We CARE' Values

We Care | We Appreciate | We Are Reliable | We Empower. If you live these values and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end coordination, oversight, and continuous improvement of service delivery for participants across Supported Independent Living (SIL) and community access programs. This role ensures that services are delivered safely, compliantly, and in alignment with participant goals, NDIS requirements, SCHADS Award obligations, and ITEC Group policies. Key responsibilities include overseeing rostering and workforce coordination, managing after-hours escalations, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of services. As a critical operational link, the Service Delivery Manager connects frontline teams with participants and their representatives, ensuring high-quality, responsive, and person-centred service delivery.

Primary Responsibilities

Service Delivery and Operations:

• Oversee and coordinate participant services across SIL and community programs, ensuring alignment with care plans, rosters, and funding.
• Maintain service continuity through effective workforce planning and escalation management, while ensuring compliance with NDIS standards and organisational requirements.
• Exercise delegated authority for key operational decisions relating to staffing, service delivery, and participant support.

Workforce & Leadership Support

• Provide operational guidance and oversight to Team Leaders and frontline staff.
• Monitor staff performance and ensure SCHADS compliance in rostering, overtime, availability, and workforce practices.

Documentation, Risk & Quality

• Monitor WHS and asset, incidents, complaints, and risks, ensuring appropriate escalation, investigation, and corrective action.
• Support audits, quality reviews, and continuous improvement activities.

After-Hours Service Delivery & On-Call Support

• Participate in an agreed after-hours on-call rotation to manage critical incidents, urgent roster gaps, and service delivery escalations.
• Provide decision‑making support to frontline staff during after-hours and high‑risk situations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Growth

• Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, families, advocates, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support onboarding of new participants through effective service coordination and workforce readiness.
• Identify and progress opportunities to improve service utilisation and expand service delivery.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Community Services, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role and managing team in a residential and/or community setting.
• Strong working knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and SIL / community access models.
• Experience with rostering systems and workforce coordination.
• Knowledge of SCHADS Award provisions relating to rostering, overtime, and availability; Experience working with participants with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Strong knowledge of person-centred active support, NDIS Practice Standards, and SCHADS Award requirements.

About You

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear, respectful, and audience-appropriate communication skills for interactions with participants, families, support workers, and colleagues.
• Ability to apply established procedures and exercise judgement in managing complex or non-routine matters, escalating to senior management where required.
• Attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and preparing routine reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a supportive, proactive workplace culture.

What You’ll Need

• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Willing to undergo the Nation Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Applicants with experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities especially those with knowledge of cultural identity, healing, and trauma-informed practice are highly valued.