Manager Community Programs

The Disability Trust
Sydney, NSW
A$111,000-$116,000 p/a
Community Services & Development → Community Development
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


Make your mark in a reputable, established, and sector leading organisation. Our Manager Community programs oversees a diverse portfolio of Community services across the Sydney region. This is a permanent full-time opportunity working Monday - Friday. You will join a lively team between our Campbelltown and Miranda office (however Miranda will be the main site) and ensure strong presence at the services you manage.

What you'll do:

  • Empower your team through advice, supervision, coaching and mentoring.
  • Model person-centred supports and develop the skills and expertise of your team.
  • Nurture innovation through new initiatives, projects, and service enhancements.
  • Lead compliance against relevant legislation, policies, procedures and external bodies.
  • Report regularly against operational plans including budgetary outcomes.
  • Create a safety culture in consultation with staff and the people we support.
  • Put our customer first through fair and thorough review and management of incidents and complaints.

Who you are:

  • An experienced leader with a proven track record of motivating, guiding and supporting diverse teams.
  • A breadth of experience across a range of disability services such as accommodation and community access.
  • A masterful communicator who can liaise with multiple stakeholders both verbally and in writing in a manner appropriate for the context and audience.
  • An industry expert with strong knowledge of the NDIS, active support principles, restrictive practices, and relevant disability issues.
  • An innovator who is adept at finding creative solutions for complex problems.
  • Analytical and pragmatic with experience working within agreed budgets and to financial outcomes.
  • Organised and competent in managing multiple competing priorities and demands.
  • Computer-savvy and proficient in using multiple technical platforms to complete work.

What's in it for you:

  • A salary between $111,000-$116,000 (depending on skills and experience) inclusive of phone allowance and travel allowance, plus superannuation.
  • Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options ($15,900 a year in everyday living and $2,650 in meal and entertainment).
  • Access to Exclusive Fitness Passport Program for you and your family at a discounted rate.
  • Extra rest and recreation with 5 weeks annual leave per annum.
  • An additional paid day off for your birthday.
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Personal development via our learning and development programs.
  • A truly rewarding career – working in the not-for-profit environment is like no other – heart is at the core of all we do.

Who We Are:

The Disability Trust are a leading not-for-profit organisation providing a range of services from employment to housing for people with disabilities for over 50 years. Employing over 2000 staff, you will join a successful team and the 'Employer of Choice' Winners 2024, 2020 and 2019 (finalist in 2021, 2022 and 2023) for the not-for-profit and public sector in Australia.

If you're excited to join our organisation, write to us with a resume and cover letter clearly showcasing your experience, skills and knowledge that make you our next leader in this space. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please contact the Regional Manager – Syd, S/Highlands, NNSW & SEQLD via email: [email protected].

Applications close 5:00pm, Monday 29 September 2025. Candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis as applications are received.


About The Disability Trust

Mount Hutton, NSW, Australia
Community Services & Development
1001-5000 employees

We are a not-for-profit NDIS registered organisation with a rich history of providing person centred support services. We have been supporting people with disability and their families for over 50 years.

We offer individualised services such as accommodation support, employment assistance, community engagement programs and so much more.

We aim to enhance the quality of life and opportunities for people with disability.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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