Job Description

Join our disability accommodation service based in North Ryde. Be part of a leading and growing organisation with high standards of care.

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25th August, 2026

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We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team as an After-Hours Manager.

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Working at Achieve is more than just a job.

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Our team makes a real difference in people's lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

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We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.

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We're committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that's through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.

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Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.

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About the role

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This onsite role provides clinical and operational leadership across Achieve services outside the standard business hours through a centralised on-call function and after-hours management.

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The role is responsible for real-time decision-making, clinical guidance, workforce coordination and risk management after hours to ensure safe, consistent and person-centred service delivery across the organisation.

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Candidates should be able to start as per below shift requirements:

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Permanent

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Part-time position for Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts with Friday 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 11pm start.

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Role Responsibilities

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- Oversee after hour operations that operates between 10.00pm and 6.00am, service delivery and the implementation of individual clients' NDIS plan.
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- Proactively identify and manage after hours risk, including outbound engagement with services to provide supervision, confirm adherence to care plans, and support staff before issues elevate.
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- Act as the senior decision-maker for clinical, safety, and service delivery matters.
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- Provide remote supervision and guidance to both nursing and non-nursing staff, ensuring alignment with clinical standards, organisational frameworks and regulatory expectations.
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- Coordinate and report critical incidents occurring outside of business hours, ensuring timely documentation, notification and escalation.
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- Ensure clear, timely, and structured handover of overnight issues, risks, and actions to relevant Service Managers and operations leaders to support continuity of care and service delivery.
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- Act as the first point of escalation for frontline staff during after-hours periods.
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- Attend to workforce matters occurring overnight, escalating issues in line with Achieve Australia policy and delegation frameworks.
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To be successful in this role, you will need

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- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent including holding a current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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- Extensive experience working in disability, community or complex support environments with a strong understanding of NDIS, active support and human rights-based practice.
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- Experience managing diverse disability support or equivalent services including multi-site accommodation service, day programs, and community participation.
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- Demonstrated experience coordinating staffing resources, including managing unplanned leave or workforce shortages in complex services.
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- Demonstrated capability in leading operational responses in high-risk or time-critical situations, including incident management, escalation, conflict resolution and negotiation.
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- You have a deep understanding of complex disability, behaviour support and management.
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- Advanced decision-making skills with a proven ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities in a high-risk, after-hours environment.
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- You are highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
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Great employee benefits

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- Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
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- Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
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- Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
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- Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
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- Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
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- Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
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- A strong record of promoting from within.
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Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously. We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.

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As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:

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- Reference checks
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- National Police check
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- NDIS Worker Check
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- Working with Children check
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- Verification of your right to work in Australia.
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Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.

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Accessibility and more information

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If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we're here to support you.

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Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.

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Should you required any additional information or support, or experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, you would like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at [email protected] or call (phone hidden).

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To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au

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25th August, 2026

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We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team as an After-Hours Manager.

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Working at Achieve is more than just a job.

n

Our team makes a real difference in people's lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

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We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.

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We're committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that's through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.

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Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.

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About the role

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This onsite role provides clinical and operational leadership across Achieve services outside the standard business hours through a centralised on-call function and after-hours management.

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The role is responsible for real-time decision-making, clinical guidance, workforce coordination and risk management after hours to ensure safe, consistent and person-centred service delivery across the organisation.

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Candidates should be able to start as per below shift requirements:

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Permanent

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Part-time position for Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts with Friday 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 11pm start.

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Role Responsibilities

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- Oversee after hour operations that operates between 10.00pm and 6.00am, service delivery and the implementation of individual clients' NDIS plan.
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- Proactively identify and manage after hours risk, including outbound engagement with services to provide supervision,



confirm adherence to care plans, and support staff before issues elevate.
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- Act as the senior decision-maker for clinical, safety, and service delivery matters.
n
- Provide remote supervision and guidance to both nursing and non-nursing staff, ensuring alignment with clinical standards, organisational frameworks and regulatory expectations.
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- Coordinate and report critical incidents occurring outside of business hours, ensuring timely documentation, notification and escalation.
n
- Ensure explicit, timely, and structured handover of overnight issues, risks, and actions to relevant Service Managers and operations leaders to support continuity of care and service delivery.
n
- Act as the first point of escalation for frontline staff during after-hours periods.
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- Attend to workforce matters occurring overnight, escalating issues in line with Achieve Australia policy and delegation frameworks.
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To be successful in this role, you will need

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- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent including holding a current Registered Nurse (RN) registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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- Extensive experience working in disability, community or complex support environments with a strong understanding of NDIS, active support and human rights-based practice.
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- Experience managing diverse disability support or equivalent services including multi-site accommodation service, day programs, and community participation.
n
- Demonstrated experience coordinating staffing resources, including managing unplanned leave or workforce shortages in complex services.
n
- Demonstrated capability in leading operational responses in high-risk or time-critical situations, including incident management, escalation, conflict resolution and negotiation.
n
- You have a deep understanding of complex disability, behaviour support and management.
n
- Advanced decision-making skills with a proven ability to work autonomously, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities in a high-risk, after-hours environment.
n
- You are highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
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Great employee benefits

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- Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
n
- Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
n
- Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
n
- Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
n
- Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
n
- Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
n
- A strong record of promoting from within.
n

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Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously. We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.

n

As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:

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- Reference checks
n
- National Police check
n
- NDIS Worker Check
n
- Working with Children check
n
- Verification of your right to work in Australia.
n

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Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.

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Accessibility and more information

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If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we're here to support you.

n

Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.

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Should you required any additional information or support, or experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, you would like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at [email protected] or call (phone hidden).

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To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au

📌 After Hours Manager - Registered Nurse (New South Wales)
🏢 Achieve Australia
📍 New South Wales