Program Manager (Rehabilitation & Assistive technology)

About the role

Interplast Australia & New Zealand seeks an experienced program manager with a clinical background and having particular focus on rehabilitation, assistive technology and disability inclusion. Reporting to the Chief Executive Office, you will be an all-rounder, pivotal to our success. The successful candidate will oversee program delivery, build partnerships, manage operational logistics, and ensure the smooth running of all aspects of our program delivery.

About us

Interplast Australia & New Zealand (Interplast) was founded in 1983 and is a not-for-profit development organisation, which provides volunteer plastic and reconstructive services and since the merger with Motivation Australia a rehabilitation and assistive technology services stream. These streams incorporate health capacity building activities in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Interplast works to improve the lives of people living with a disability.   Volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and allied health professionals provide free medical treatment for those who would otherwise not have access to these services.  Interplast works closely with local organisations and ministries of health to build their capacity to deliver rehabilitation and assistive technology related health care interventions and systems.

Interplast is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) a proud signatory to the ACIFD Code of Conduct and is an accredited non-government organisation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

About you

You will have experience in developing and delivery international programs and you understand the unique requirements of the not-for-profit sector and international development work. You have excellent attention to detail and can work well under pressure and with competing deadlines. You are comfortable in a small team and are an effective communicator and relationship builder.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Rehabilitation, Assistive Technology and Disability program design, development and management of compliance
  • Program partnerships
  • Human resources management
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Financial management and reporting
  • Communications, relationships and network building
  • Systems and processes.

To review the full position description, click here.

What we offer

  • A competitive salary plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program, depending on your personal circumstances
  • The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those living with a disability in places with fewer resources
  • A flexible and supportive workplace
  • A comprehensive induction will be provided
  • Some regional, interstate, and overseas travel will be required
  • Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks and behavioural based interview questions in line with our Child Protection Policy and child safe practises.

How to apply

We welcome your application and invite you to submit a resume and a cover letter to joinus@Interplast.org.au. Your application must broadly address the criteria in the position description and include the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications will be accepted until 5pm on Sunday 17th August 2025, with interviews likely to be the following week.

For further enquiries about this role, please contact Tom Roth at joinus@Interplast.org.au using the subject line Program Manager – Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology role enquiry. You can visit our website Interplast.org.au to view a full position description.

 

Interplast is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that equal employment opportunity is a matter of employment obligation, social justice, and legal responsibility. We also recognise that prohibiting discriminatory policies and procedures is sound management practice.

Women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people who identify as a member of a minority group are warmly encouraged to apply.