Senior Manager, Central Highlands And Melbourne West Operations

Description:

• Lead a growing portfolio of community services, based in our Ballarat office.
• Join during an exciting time – new structure, new strategy, new direction.
• Local leadership, big impact – shape connected care for your community.

With a renewed structure and our bold new 2030 Strategy – Strengthening the Foundations for Living – there’s never been a better time to bring your operational leadership to a values-driven organisation.

As a senior leader, you’ll help drive divisional success by fostering a collaborative and accountable culture with your peers, while leading a growing portfolio of services that deliver real impact, including:

• Therapeutic services for children, young people and families
• Homelessness programs and assertive outreach
• Mental health, alcohol and other drug supports, and broader community services

You’ll also play a key role in the rollout and growth of new initiatives like Ruby’s – an innovative early intervention accommodation program for young people at risk of homelessness.

This role partners closely with senior leaders and program managers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed services while building strong local partnerships, increasing community impact, and leading a committed, values-aligned team.

• Shape a high-performing regional portfolio in a respected community services organisation
• Play a key leadership role in a newly restructured Division with a clear strategic direction
• Competitive salary ($145K+ neg), salary packaging and 17.5% leave loading
• Hybrid work options and flexibility, with a base at our Ballarat office
• Generous paid leave options and supportive wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing learning and development in a culture that values professional growth

You're a seasoned strategic and operational leader with experience across complex community service settings and a passion for connected, consumer-centred care. You're known for your responsiveness and ability to think differently, you challenge the status quo to create stronger consumer outcomes.

You will also bring with you:

• Proven track record in leading and growing diverse and complex service portfolios across youth, homelessness, mental health or similar.
• Financial and people management expertise, and a strong understanding of quality and risk frameworks.
• A collaborative and accountable leadership style – with the ability to influence, innovate and adapt.
• A deep understanding of local needs, service integration, and strategic partnerships.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in human/community services and a current valid driver’s license.

View the position description here.

Whether you’re already leading or looking for your next career step, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY soon. We'll review applications as they come in and might close the ad early.

For any initial questions, please reach out to Lydia Suizu, Executive Assistant on 03 9051 2669 (direct to mobile) during business hours.

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.