Description:
Are you an experienced financial specialist with a passion for making a tangible impact in people's lives? Do you thrive on problem-solving, optimising funding processes, and working within the NDIS framework to support individuals with disabilities?
If so, we invite you to join our team as Lifestyles Business & Systems Manager , where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing financial sustainability, ensuring compliance, and supporting client funding needs.
This is a pivotal role that sits at the heart of our Lifestyles program, providing strategic financial insights and funding expertise to drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.
Why Work With Us?
At CPA we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through exceptional support services. As a Lifestyles Business & Systems Manager, you will be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.
What We Offer:
- Meaningful Work - Your financial expertise will directly improve the lives of individuals in need
- Career Growth & Development - Access to ongoing training, professional development, and leadership pathways
- Supportive Team Culture - Work within a highly collaborative, purpose-driven environment
- Competitive Salary Package - Based on experience, with opportunities for growth
- Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 per year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave
- 3 additional leave days each year (conditions apply)
- $100 per year well-being allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Role
As a Lifestyles Business & Systems Manager, you will be responsible for the financial oversight and funding management of our Lifestyles program. This role is crucial in ensuring optimal funding utilisation, compliance with NDIS guidelines, and effective financial planning to support the program's sustainability.
You will work closely with clients, families, support coordinators, internal teams, and government agencies to maximise client funding and improve internal financial processes. Additionally, you will provide strategic insights to senior management, ensuring informed decision-making for service planning and investment.
This is a full time role based on site at our Allambie Heights office.
Key Responsibilities:
- NDIS Funding & Financial Management:
- Serve as the primary specialist for NDIS funding within the Lifestyles program
- Monitor NDIS claims, proactively addressing rejections and discrepancies and Debtor management of unpaid invoices
- Develop and implement strategies to optimise funding utilisation
- Conduct financial modelling to assess changes in NDIS funding and their impact on service viability
- Lead the implementation of pricing changes, ensuring compliance with NDIS Pricing Guidelines
Stakeholder Collaboration & Relationship Management:
- Work closely with internal teams (e.g., Client Engagement, Finance, Lifestyles) to ensure a whole-of-client approach to funding
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including NDIA financial departments, support coordinators, and families
- Provide guidance to managers and frontline staff to navigate NDIS funding processes effectively
- Advocate for government policy improvements by leveraging financial insights and sector knowledge
Reporting, Analysis & Compliance:
- Analyse financial trends and share insights to maximise funding opportunities
- Develop reports to inform strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure compliance with NDIS policies, guidelines, and funding requirements
- Support the implementation of automated financial analysis tools and predictive income reporting
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Identify efficiencies in funding management, exploring automation and new financial tools
- Lead sector research to remain updated on best practices and funding trends
- Support the development of customer-friendly communications around funding changes
What We're Looking For
Essential Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field
- Extensive experience in financial management and data analysis
- Strong understanding of NDIS funding models and pricing guidelines
- Proven ability to interpret financial regulations and ensure compliance
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
- Advanced problem-solving skills with an analytical and detail-oriented mindset
- Experience working with financial reporting systems and business analytics tools
Desirable Criteria:
- Five years of experience with NDIS funding will be highly regarded.
- Experience in the disability sector or NDIA-related financial roles
- Strong understanding of government funding structures and policies
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights , wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles. How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to complete your application.