Manager - Specialist Disability Accommodation Services

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + meals

Flexible work options for balance

Wellbeing support and confidentialCoun

Purpose-driven culture and supportive팀

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited in Brisbane is seeking a Manager for Specialist Disability Accommodation Services to lead the SDA program, ensure high-quality supports and align with our values of compassion, inclusion and respect.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, oversee service performance, budgets, rostering and compliance, and help residents achieve greater choice, independence and dignity in their everyday lives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading disability services, supported accommodation, and/or services supporting people with complex care needs.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a strong understanding of person-centred practice.
• Proven success leading and developing large multidisciplinary teams of up to 150 staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, coaching and performance management.
• Experience overseeing residential or accommodation-based services supporting up to 48 residents with diverse needs and goals.
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• NDIS and/or supported accommodation experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing SDA service focused on quality outcomes.
• Oversee service performance, workforce management, compliance and financial outcomes.
• Develop and coach a multidisciplinary team across SDA services.
• Ensure residents receive supports that promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence while maintaining compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Disability services

Person-centred practice

Workforce planning

Recruitment

Coaching

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Quality & compliance

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Join a team that really matters to you.

At Wesley Mission Queensland, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of people with disability by leading a high-quality Supported Accommodation service. Through the leadership of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll help create an environment where residents can live with greater choice, independence and dignity. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to an organisation built on compassion, inclusion and respect.

Your role as our Manager for Specialist Disability Accommodation Services

As Manager, you will provide operational leadership across allocated SDA services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality supports that align with Wesley Mission Queensland's values, strategic priorities and commitment to exceptional customer outcomes.

You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team while overseeing service performance, workforce management, compliance, financial outcomes and continuous improvement, ensuring residents receive the support they need to thrive.

Y o u'll make a difference by

• Leading a high-performing SDA service focused on quality outcomes
• Empowering people with disability to live with choice and independence
• Building strong relationships with residents, families and stakeholders
• Coaching and developing a passionate multidisciplinary team
• Creating a positive, inclusive and resident-focused culture
• Driving continuous improvement and service excellence
• Ensuring compliance with NDIS standards and best practice
• Managing budgets, rosters and resources effectively
• Supporting residents to achieve their goals and aspirations

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Flexibility & Balance: Access flexible work options that support your lifestyle and wellbeing
• Wellbeing Support: Take care of yourself with health and fitness discounts, plus free confidential counselling
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Join a supportive team united by compassion, respect and making a meaningful difference

About you

What you'll bring:

• Experience leading disability services, supported accommodation, and/or services supporting people with complex care needs
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a strong understanding of person-centred practice
• Proven success leading and developing large multidisciplinary teams of up to 150 staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, coaching and performance management
• Experience overseeing residential or accommodation-based services supporting up to 48 residents with diverse needs and goals
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement
• NDIS and/or supported accommodation experience will be highly regarded

Essential Requirements

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work