Executive General Manager

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 15900 p.a.

Mobile phone allowance

Company car

Family friendly organisation

EAP support

30 years of service

Job summary

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. in Adelaide is seeking an Executive General Manager to lead CBS’s operations and shape the next phase of growth.

The role reports to the Executive Director and is supported by a management team to deliver outcomes for people with disabilities and their families. The position is a full-time, 2-year contract with a 6-month probation, based in South Australia with a car included, generous salary packaging and a supportive Not‑for‑Profit culture celebrating 30

Qualifications

• Has strong leadership skills and experience in managing complex programs.
• Experience in financial oversight and contract management.
• Experience with disability sectors and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability in project development, tender writing, and implementing new programs.
• Must have current Australian Driver's Licence and relevant checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment, education, recreation, and personal development programs run by CBS Inc.
• Oversee the DSS reporting system to meet contractual obligations.
• Research and develop innovative recreation, education, and employment programs.
• Secure financial and other resources for CBS Inc. programs.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and maintain effective HR management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial oversight

Stakeholder communication

Project development

Tender writing

Disability experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in disability/education/social science/finance

Job description

The Executive General Manager (EGM) is a newly created position responsible for the operations of CBS Inc., reporting to the Executive Director and supported by a management team. This is an opportunity for you to help lead a well-established not for profit business into the next stage of development, in a service with a 30 year history of integrated support for people with a disability (PWD). It’s an exciting chance to further our reputation of client success, innovation and community leadership both with our government contracts, business partners, staff and PWD and their families. We are looking for a leader who is keen to contribute to our mission and positively develop with the organisation into the future.

Employment type: Full-time, 2 Year Contract. 6 Month Probation
Location: Within South Australia but based in Adelaide

Benefits of working with CBS Inc.!

• Access to generous Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p.a.
• Monthly mobile phone allowance
• Car included
• Family friendly organisation
• A supportive and encouraging work environment with access to EAP
• Committed Not-for-Profit organisation, hitting 30 years of supporting people with disabilities in 2026!

We’d Love to Hear from You if You:

• Have strong and demonstrable leadership skills
• Are experienced in financial oversight and management
• Have a passion for supporting people with disability and/or disadvantage
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, outcome-focused environment
• Are motivated by achieving tangible outcomes and meeting KPIs
• Are able to build rapport and communicate well with a wide range of stakeholders

About the Role:

• Manage employment, education, recreation programs and personal development programs, run by CBS Inc.,
• Manage the DSS reporting system to ensure CBS Inc. meets its contractual obligations with DSS
• Research, develop and maintain innovative recreation, further education and employment programs
• Secure financial and other resources for CBS Inc. programs
• Liaise and communicate with the key stakeholders
• Ensure effective human resource management
• Assist the Executive Director to ensure effective and efficient response to service problems, consumer complaints and disputes
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, maintain an effective work environment and culture that reflects best practice in human resource management, including WHS, industrial democracy, equal opportunity and staff
• Develop policies, procedures, systems, papers and reports as required
• Work closely with managers and provide visible leadership
• Be in a leadership role of the CBS Inc. Quality Assurance System
• Represent the Executive Director as

Position Requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent (e. disability, education, social science, finance)
• Experience in project development, tender writing, and new project implementation and management
• Must have past management experience or equivalent in more than one similar organisation to CBS Inc
• Experience in working with people with a disability, their families and carers
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Relevant NDIS / DHS checks and clearances

To view the Position Description please visit our ad via our career’s page on our website!

The closing date for this position is 5:00pm – Friday, 30 October 2026.

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc.is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation celebrating 30 years of successful delivery inDisability Employment Services, NDIS Supports and Social Enterprise.

CBS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce.

CBS Inc. acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which we work including Banggarla, Kaurna, Meru, Narangga, Nawu, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Nukunu, and Peramangk. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

To explore our organisation's commitment to reconciliation, please view our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on our website at https://communitybridgingservices.org.au/2023/11/03/community-bridging-services-cbs-inc-launches-reflect-reconciliation-action-plan/

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Non-Profit Organisations 101-1,000 employees

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation, celebrating 30 years, with the goal of helping clients achieve success by working with them to plan their futures, achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life.

We focus on our clients’ strengths and interests through mutual respect and understanding, and we are a recognised leader in the provision of support for people with disability in the areas of open employment, personal support, NDIS, further education and recreation. Our services operate in metropolitan Adelaide as well as in rural and remote South Australia with approximately 30 offices.

Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation, celebrating 30 years, with the goal of helping clients achieve success by working with them to plan their futures, achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life.

We focus on our clients’ strengths and interests through mutual respect and understanding, and we are a recognised leader in the provision of support for people with disability in the areas of open employment, personal support, NDIS, further education and recreation. Our services operate in metropolitan Adelaide as well as in rural and remote South Australia with approximately 30 offices.

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