Program Manager - TBI EmployAbility Program

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• Fixed Term Contract: 15 to 22.5hrs per week until 30 March 2027

About us..
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is a not-for-profit organization working for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). We are passionate about continually improving our service offerings and driving innovation to provide maximum opportunity for those lives affected by traumatic injury. With an objective to carry out and support the organization in the achievement of its vision “A society without barriers for people with SCI”.

What we do:

• Enhancing people’s functionality and health through exercise
• Offering a one-stop-shop for information on services, advice and support available
• Sharing the lived experience of having an SCI through peer support
• Influencing social change on a systemic and individual level
• Providing temporary and emergency care to people in their homes as required
• Supporting people back into employment, education or training
• Operating an Australian Disability Enterprise that employs people with disability and pays full award wages
• Providing accommodation for people transitioning home from hospital, or who need a break.

SCIA was founded by people with Spinal Cord Injuries. We employ and support SCI disabilities and at present they make up 33% of our staff.
We are a member based organisation, with more than 2,000 members that include people with disability, their families, carers and professionals in the sector.

As a NDIS provider, we are committed to the ongoing improvement of our processes and procedures to ensure that our service delivery complies with the National Practice Principles and NDIS Safeguards commission.

SCIA & NeuroMoves are now proudly part of the Royal Rehab Group which is a leading Australian provider of specialist neurological rehabilitation and community-based therapy services.


About the role..
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate leader based in our Mascot office to help deliver SCIA’s expanded EmployAbility program, funded by icare, supporting people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) into meaningful employment. This fixed‑term role (15–22.5 hours per week until 30 March 2027) operates in a job‑share arrangement with the current Program Manager, coordinating program delivery, strengthening participant engagement and building pathways into job‑ready opportunities with employer partners and SCIA’s social enterprise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Program evaluation: Continuously review and refine the program based on participant and stakeholder feedback.
• Working group facilitation: Lead and support working groups that contribute to program development.
• Program implementation: Oversee the rollout and promotion of the expanded program to reach the intended TBI cohort.
• Employer partnerships: Support the development of employment pathways with partner organisations.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Work with the research provider to implement the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.

About you..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with a blend of professional skill and heartfelt commitment to supporting people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI). You’re driven to create meaningful employment pathways and take pride in delivering programs that build confidence, capability and independence. You excel in collaborative settings, communicate with clarity and empathy, and apply the initiative needed to design and deliver programs that create real, lasting impact.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree in Occupational Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or similar.
• Strong, confident and clear communication
• Program development skills designing or improving innovative programs.
• Operational capability to turn program concepts into effective delivery.
• Strong Relationship building at all levels.
• Independent working style to manage priorities autonomously.
• TBI and RTW experience supporting people with TBI and delivering return‑to‑work programs
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and participant needs.
• Demonstrated success meeting KPIs in employment‑focused programs.

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• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

We know diversity makes SCIA a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.


Whats next...
SCIA has a dedicated, supportive and innovative culture and so we are looking for someone who will fit well into our team by having a positive attitude, strong relationship building skills and a passion for improving the circumstances of marginalised and disadvantaged people.

If you are interested in this rewarding and challenging opportunity please submit a covering letter explaining your interest in this role and our organisation, and your CV / resume, by clicking on the "APPLY" button.