Senior Manager Disability Services Projects

Brotherhood of St Laurence; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Rostered days off

Employee Assistance Program

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Brotherhood of St Laurence is seeking a Senior Manager Disability Services Projects to lead the design, coordination, implementation and evaluation of high-impact strategic projects across the Disability Services portfolio.

You will drive innovation in service models, test new approaches, and work closely with people with disability, families and diverse stakeholders to influence reform within the NDIS and broader sector.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience relevant to project management and/or service improvement for disability services.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent written communication skills for formal reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of strategic disability services projects.
• Design innovative service models and test approaches to improve outcomes for people with disability and families.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to influence service direction and reforms.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Administrative writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Senior Manager Disability Services Projects - Cross-Regional
We're seeking an enthusiastic Senior Manager to join our dedicated NDIS Services Team. This role involves leading and delivering strategic disability services projects, designing innovative service models, and driving service improvement initiatives that support positive outcomes for people with disability and their families.

• Location: Cross-Regional
• Office Location: Flexible and to be determined based on the successful candidate's location.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel across Brotherhood of St. Laurence Disability Services sites is required to support project implementation, stakeholder consultation, and service innovation initiatives.
• Salary: A competitive remuneration package + 12% superannuation and vehicle allowance.
• Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (38-40 hours per week).

This isn't just a job, it's a mission to create lasting change.

BSL BENEFITS

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team dedicated to and valued for making a positive difference in the lives of children, families and individuals with delays and disabilities.
• Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time, permanent position with attractive benefits, including salary packaging, annual leave, rostered days off and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Cultural Values: A work environment that respects and actively supports diversity through provisions such as ten (10) paid days Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Leave.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Access to additional leave entitlements such as Reproductive Leave, Gender Affimation Leave, Cultural Leave and Family and Domestic Violence Leave.
• Benefits: Including 17.5% leave loading on annual leave, the option to claim up to $18,500 per year via salary packaging, discounted health insurance, discounted child care and optional free flu shots each year.

ABOUT US

At the Brotherhood of St Laurence, we see possibilities. We believe in unlocking potential and not being defined by limitations. We champion choice, community, and individual strengths, helping individuals thrive, not just survive. Join a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to lasting change. We work to create a more compassionate and inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate.

Collaboration is key. We value and work closely with families, friends, and carers, recognising their crucial role in creating a supportive community. Because support matters. With over 90 years of working alongside policymakers and the community, our legacy of advocating for poverty prevention and systemic change speaks volumes.

Ready to make a difference? Use your skills to empower individuals and build a more just society with BSL.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

As the Senior Manager Disability Services Projects, your role is pivotal in driving innovation, service improvement, and disability system reform within the Brotherhood of St. Laurence's Disability Services portfolio. You are responsible for leading the design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of strategic projects that enhance outcomes for people with disability, children with developmental concerns, and their families.

In this role, you will lead the development of new service models, project plans, resources, and initiatives that test innovative approaches to disability service delivery. You will work collaboratively with people with disability, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to co-design solutions, influence service direction, and support the implementation of emerging reforms within the NDIS and broader disability sector.

You will manage project outcomes, timelines, and resources while providing leadership across project teams, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to inclusion, quality, and evidence-informed practice. Through your work, you will contribute to BSL's national leadership in disability services and help shape future service models that promote participation, choice, and positive outcomes for people with disability.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking applicants who have:

• Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience relevant to project management and/or service improvement for children and adults with a disability or developmental delay, and their families.
• Or Relevant qualifications and/or experience in allied health, disability services, education, human services, community development, social work or extensive experience in a leadership role within an organisation with highly contested stakeholders.
• Highly developed administrative and professional writing skills.

Desirable

• Industry experience working either with children, families, or disability.
• Lived experience and insight of people with disability.
• A background in and/or experience working with CALD or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• A commitment to and/or experience in delivering services using strengths based and person-centred principles.
• Experience working within an individualised support/consumer directed care environment.

QUESTIONS?

For confidential conversations or enquiries, please contact Tanya Oxlade, Head of Disability Services Programs and Innovation)

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding Statement

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.