Community Care Manager

Victoria Daly Regional Council; Katherine; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote area allowance

Salary sacrifice options

6 weeks of annual leave + 10 days of个人

Job summary

Victoria Daly Regional Council in Australia is seeking an experienced Community Care Manager to lead the delivery of aged care and disability services across the region. This is a strategic leadership role focused on improving outcomes for older people, people with disability, and Aboriginal communities.

You will oversee a dedicated team, manage budgets and reporting, and work with clients, families and partners to ensure culturally safe, person-centred services.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in aged care, disability, community services or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and government‑funded service delivery environments.
• Strong financial and operational management experience, including budgeting, reporting and compliance oversight.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and a commitment to culturally safe and inclusive service delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Aged Care, Disability, Community Services, Management or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated team while ensuring high-quality aged care and disability services are delivered across the region.
• Work closely with clients, families, communities and stakeholders to ensure services are responsive, culturally appropriate and person‑centred.
• Monitor service performance, budgets, reporting and funding requirements to ensure programs remain sustainable and compliant.
• Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to identify opportunities for service growth and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, quality reviews, audits and risk management activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Financial management

Operational management

Stakeholder engagement

Culturally safe service delivery

People management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Aged Care / Disability / Community Services / Management

Job description

• Earn an attractive remuneration package of $101,842 to $108,494. per annum.
• Benefit from a comprehensive range of perks.
• Remote area allowance, salary sacrifice options.
• 6 weeks of annual leave plus 10 days of personal leave, and more!

About Victoria Daly Regional Council

Victoria Daly Regional Council is dedicated to fostering strong, safe, and interconnected communities throughout our region. We collaborate closely with residents, Traditional Owners, and local partners to deliver reliable services that enhance community well-being, stimulate regional growth, and promote long-term sustainability.

As a responsive and customer-focused organisation, we take pride in our commitment to quality service. Our teams are passionate about strengthening local capabilities and ensuring that the diverse needs of our communities remain central to everything we do.

Victoria Daly Regional Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Community Care Manager to lead the delivery of aged care and disability services across our region. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone committed to improving outcomes for older people, people with disability, and Aboriginal communities through high-quality, culturally appropriate services

Why You'll Love This Role

You’ll make a real difference by leading services that improve the lives of older people, people with disability, and Aboriginal communities across the Victoria Daly region.

You’ll enjoy a varied and rewarding leadership role that combines people management, strategic planning, operational oversight, and community engagement.

What your day will look like, but are not limited to:

As our Community Care Manager, no two days are the same. You’ll be leading and supporting a dedicated team while ensuring high-quality aged care and disability services are delivered across the region.

On any given day, you will

• Work closely with clients, families, communities and stakeholders to ensure services are responsive, culturally appropriate and person‑centred.

Monitor service performance, budgets, reporting and funding requirements to ensure programs remain sustainable and compliant.

Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to identify opportunities for service growth and innovation.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, quality reviews, audits and risk management activities.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll balance strategy, people leadership, operational management and community engagement to make a lasting difference in the lives of our clients and communities.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a confident and capable leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality community care services and achieving meaningful outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

You will bring:

• Proven leadership experience in aged care, disability, community services or a related sector.
• A strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and government‑funded service delivery environments.
• Strong financial and operational management experience, including budgeting, reporting and compliance oversight.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and a commitment to culturally safe and inclusive service delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Aged Care, Disability, Community Services, Management or a related discipline.

Other Requirements

• Criminal History Check (recent, within 3 months).
• A current Working with Children’s Card (Ochre Card).
• NDIS Workers Clearance

Connection - Sustainability - Accountability - Collaboration

Applications Closes: 14th September 2026.

Our Vision

Our vision from 2026-2030 is about creating a future where Council and ourcommunities thrive together. It focuses on building strong foundations deliveringreliable core services, supporting our community wellbeing and driving regionalprosperity.

To be a trusted partner, delivering core services that support safe and connected communities.

Our Mission

Our mission statement is the driving force that turns our vision into reality. It defines how we operate through leadership that inspires trust, decisions that reflectresponsibility and a workforce equipped to serve their communities.

Together we will provide reliable services and programs. Guided bysustainability, accountability and collaboration, we will develop a skilled, connected workforce, improve public trust and build resilience.