Senior Manager

Wellways Australia

. Provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio spanning metropolitan, regional and rural communities across NSW .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCoffs Harbour • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic planning, financial management, and governance capabilities while fostering partnerships and leading teams through change in diverse community settings. Committed to participant-centred practice and continuous improvement in service delivery.

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Strategic PlanningFinancial ManagementService ImprovementPartnership DevelopmentChange Leadership

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Hard Skills

GovernanceRisk ManagementBusiness DevelopmentService ExcellenceCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingResilienceAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Working with Children CheckCurrent NDIS Worker Screening CheckNDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality Safety and YouSatisfactory National Police Record CheckInternational Police Check

Industry Keywords

Participant-Centred PracticeCultural SafetyCommunity PartnershipsService DevelopmentGeographically Dispersed Portfolio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio spanning metropolitan, regional and rural communities across NSW
Translate organisational priorities into strong service, people and community outcomes
Build trusted relationships across the geographic area and represent Wellways with key stakeholders, community partners and local networks
Lead services spanning Byron Bay, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey and Port Macquarie
Foster connection, collaboration and shared purpose across a geographically dispersed portfolio
Bring Wellways’ strategy to life in local communities
Shape service excellence and participant outcomes
Strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities for service development and growth
Oversee financial performance, governance, risk and resources
Create conditions for sustainable, high-quality services and a culture of accountability, wellbeing, innovation and continuous improvement
Report to the General Manager
Travel regularly and maintain a strong presence across the region
Lead strategic and operational performance, inspire leaders and build strong partnerships to create meaningful impact across communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced, values-led leader with a proven track record of leading complex services
Experience developing leaders and building trusted partnerships
Experience leading large, geographically dispersed portfolios across regional and rural communities
Strong strategic planning, business development and service improvement capability
Experience identifying opportunities, building partnerships and leading change and transformation
Experience leading teams through change, with sound judgement, resilience and adaptability
Strong financial management, governance and risk capability
Commitment to participant-centred practice, inclusion, cultural safety and lived experience
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Right to work in Australia
100 points of ID
Valid Driver Licence
Satisfactory National Police Record Check
International Police Check, if applicable
Current Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality Safety and You
LCS2 Outcome, supplied by Wellways

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary packaging of up to $15,899 per year to increase your take-home pay
Additional meal and entertainment salary packaging of up to $2,650 per year
17.5% annual leave loading whenever you take annual leave
Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
Cultural leave where applicable
Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Ongoing opportunities for professional growth, development and leadership learning
Permanent, full-time employment