About Lifestart

At Lifestart, we believe in Empowering Potential. Our purpose is to empower children and young people with disability or developmental concerns to reach their full potential, in partnership with their families and communities. Guided by our core values — Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration, and Impact — we're committed to making a meaningful difference in their lives. Join our team and help foster the potential that changes lives every day.

Our Therapy and Behaviour Support team partners with families to provide tailored therapy supports, helping children and young people achieve their goals and thrive in their communities. We are a dedicated group of allied health and behaviour support professionals driven by making a lasting impact.

About the Role

The Area Manager plays a critical role in providing both strategic and operational leadership. You will guide and support a team of allied health professionals and behaviour support practitioners to deliver exceptional services that align with best practice, NDIS requirements, and Lifestart’s values - while driving growth, performance, and innovation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading and coaching a multidisciplinary team

Managing caseloads, staffing, and service delivery

Driving continuous improvement, team wellbeing, and development

Monitoring team performance, budgets, and KPIs

Building strong relationships with families, stakeholders, and community partners

This role supports our Central Sydney team, office located at Rhodes. While full-time is preferred, we’re open to considering part-time applicants (4 days/week).

About You

You’re an experienced leader with a strong background in disability, education, health, or community services. You’re passionate about high-quality service delivery and team leadership, with a collaborative, coaching-based approach. You will bring:

A recognised qualification in allied health, education, social work, psychology, or related discipline

Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of NDIS service delivery models and compliance requirements

Experience managing budgets, team performance, and quality frameworks

A person- and family-centred mindset, with a passion for inclusive practice

Valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)

Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus (3 doses) or accepted medical exemption certificate

Current driver’s licence and use of own car

Why Join Lifestart?

At Lifestart, we are proud of our strong reputation in the disability sector and our commitment to delivering impactful services. As a leader at Lifestart, you’ll join a values-driven organisation where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do. We offer:

A supportive, inclusive leadership environment where your expertise and ideas are valued

Competitive salary plus superannuation and leave loading

Increase your take-home pay with up to $6,500 salary packaging

Additional leave benefits including an extra week of paid leave in December, extra personal leave, and cultural/ceremonial leave

Access to novated vehicle leasing, travel allowances, and expense reimbursements

Flexible working conditions, including hybrid options

Onsite facilities at our Rhodes office including a gym, pool, and end-of-ride amenities

A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families

Apply Now

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Wednesday 30 April 2025

For more information, visit www.lifestart.org.au/careers or contact our Recruitment Team on (02) 8526 8504.

Lifestart is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Your unique contribution is valued at Lifestart.

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