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, ****
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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 *****pm 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 protected 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 or call **********.
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To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website:
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25th August, ****
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We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team as an After-Hours Manager.
n
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.
n
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.
n
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.
n
Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.
n
About the role
n
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.
n
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 *****pm 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.
n
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.
n
Coordinate and report critical incidents occurring outside of business hours, ensuring timely documentation, notification and escalation.
n
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.
n
Act as the first point of escalation for frontline staff during after-hours periods.
n
Attend to workforce matters occurring overnight, escalating issues in line with Achieve Australia policy and delegation frameworks.
n
n
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).
n
Extensive experience working in disability, community or complex support environments with a strong understanding of NDIS, active support and human rights-based practice.
n
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.
n
n
Great employee benefits
n
n
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 robust record of promoting from within.
n
n
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:
n
n
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
n
Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.
n
Accessibility and more information
n
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.
n
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 or call **********.
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To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website:

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