About Somerville Community Services

Somerville is a for-purpose, community-based organisation that has supported Territorians for over 50 years. We specialise in high-quality disability services that empower people to live the life they choose. As a registered NDIS provider, we deliver individualised support across the Northern Territory, with a focus on respectful, person-centred relationships that promote choice, dignity, and independence.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Manager to provide leadership across Somerville’s disability accommodation services in the Palmerston (NT) region.

This is a pivotal senior role responsible for ensuring services are safe, high-quality, and person-centred, while also building the capability of our Independent Living Coordinators and frontline teams. Reporting to the General Manager, Disability Services, the Regional Manager drives workforce planning, compliance, and safeguarding, while embedding active support practices that deliver meaningful outcomes for participants.

If you’re a confident leader with deep sector knowledge and a passion for empowering people with disability, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in a complex and rewarding leadership role.

What you’ll be doing

As Regional Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of SIL services across your region, ensuring safe, person-centred support and positive outcomes for participants
• Lead, supervise, and support Independent Living Coordinators to build capability, accountability, and effective management of houses and teams
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, safeguarding requirements, and organisational policies, including oversight of incidents, complaints, and restrictive practices
• Oversee workforce planning and rostering to ensure sustainable staffing models that meet participant needs and align with NDIS funding
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with participants, families, guardians, NDIA representatives, health professionals, and regulatory bodies
• Monitor service performance, budgets, and KPIs, identifying risks and driving improvement strategies
• Support participant transitions, new service establishment, and growth opportunities in collaboration with senior management
• Represent Somerville at external forums and contribute to sector development and reform

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a leader who is strategic, resilient, and committed to quality and safeguarding. You will have:

• Extensive leadership experience in the disability sector, with strong knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality & Safeguarding Framework
• Demonstrated success managing multi-site services, complex participant needs, and large frontline teams
• Proven ability to build workforce capability through coaching, supervision, and accountability frameworks
• Strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex operational and participant-related matters
• Sound financial management skills, including experience monitoring budgets and ensuring sustainable service delivery
• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with participants, families, staff, and sector stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reports and representation at senior forums

In addition, experience embedding active support, positive behaviour support, and trauma-informed care within teams will be highly regarded.

You will also need (or have the ability to obtain):

• NT Driver’s Licence
• National Criminal History Check
• NT Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Full Australian working rights

A full position description and complete list of criteria is available on our website: https://somerville.org.au/careers.

Why work with us

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with impact. At Somerville, you’ll join a values-driven organisation where your leadership will shape quality services and outcomes for people with disability across the Northern Territory. Here, your experience and perspective will be valued, and you’ll work in partnership with an executive team that actively listens and respects the expertise of its leaders. We also offer:

• Six weeks of annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• NFP salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• A home-garaged vehicle for business use
• Paid parental leave
• Regular leadership development and professional growth opportunities
• A strong organisational commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality practice
• A well-structured Shared Services team providing HR, finance, quality, and workforce support
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for this role.

If you have any questions or require adjustments to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 08 8920 4100.

Somerville is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received, so early applications are encouraged.