Job Description
n 06th October, ****n
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.
Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.
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.
Candidates should be able to start as per below shift requirements:
Permanent
Part-time positions for Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts with Friday 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 11pm start on a rotating 3 shift a fortnight roster.
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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 escalate.
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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 solid record of promoting from within.
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Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously.n
n We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.n
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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
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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.n
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How to apply:
To register your interest, please click 'Apply Now' and provide a resume. If you want to share a bit more about you, feel free to add a cover letter as well.n
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Accessibility and more information:
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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
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Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.n
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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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n To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website:
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📌 After Hours Manager - Registered Nurse (Sydney)
🏢 Achieve Australia
📍 Sydney