Supported Accommodation Manager

SACARE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

SACARE in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Supported Accommodation Manager to lead a portfolio of disability accommodation services in Victoria. You will provide operational leadership, mentor Team Leaders and Disability Support Workers, and drive service excellence to ensure participants receive safe, high-quality supports aligned with their NDIS goals.

You will oversee staffing, budgets, compliance, safeguarding and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in disability or community services.
• Strong knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and safeguarding.
• Ability to lead multiple sites and teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support accommodation teams across multiple sites
• Ensure person-centred supports are delivered to a high standard
• Manage staffing, rosters, performance, compliance and operational requirements
• Build relationships with participants, families, guardians and stakeholders
• Monitor budgets and service performance
• Lead audits, incident management, safeguarding and continuous improvement
• Partner with intake and business development to support growth and occupancy

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Safeguarding

Education

Disability/Community Services qualification

Job description

Lead high-quality, person-centred disability accommodation services across Victoria

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Supported Accommodation Manager to lead a portfolio of supported accommodation services. You will provide operational leadership, mentor Team Leaders and Disability Support Workers, drive service excellence, and ensure participants receive safe, high-quality supports aligned with their NDIS goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support accommodation teams across multiple sites
• Ensure person-centred supports are delivered to a high standard
• Manage staffing, rosters, performance, compliance and operational requirements
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, guardians and stakeholders
• Monitor budgets, participant funding utilisation and service performance
• Lead audits, incident management, safeguarding and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with intake and business development teams to support growth and occupancy

About You

• Leadership experience within disability, community services or supported accommodation
• Strong knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct and safeguarding requirements
• Ability to lead high-performing teams and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Disability, Community Services or a related field
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Manual Handling certification
• Current Driver Licence

Desirable

• Experience supporting people with complex disabilities and behaviours
• Nursing background (EN or RN)
• Experience in project or change management

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people living with disability
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Diverse and rewarding leadership role