Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

• Rewarding leadership opportunity to help transform mental health and wellbeing support across North East NSW
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, building a values-driven culture that is compassionate, inclusive, and connected to the community
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with access to salary packaging benefits and annual leave loading

About Us

At Wellways, we work alongside people, families and communities to create an inclusive society where everyone can imagine and achieve their best life. Our people are the heart of everything we do and we are committed to supporting their safety, health and wellbeing every day.

About the Opportunity

As Senior Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio spanning metropolitan, regional and rural communities across NSW. You will translate organisational priorities into strong service, people and community outcomes, ensuring services respond to local needs.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a highly visible and connected leader, building trusted relationships across your geographic area and representing Wellways with key stakeholders, community partners and local networks. You will lead across services spanning Byron Bay, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey and Port Macquarie, fostering connection, collaboration and shared purpose across a geographically dispersed portfolio.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference across a diverse region. You will have the privilege of bringing Wellways’ strategy to life in local communities, shaping service excellence and participant outcomes, strengthening partnerships and identifying opportunities for service development and growth.

With stewardship of financial performance, governance, risk and resources, you will create the conditions for sustainable, high-quality services and a culture of accountability, wellbeing, innovation and continuous improvement.

You can be based at any of the service locations across the region, with applicants based in or close to Coffs Harbour particularly encouraged to apply. Regular travel and a strong presence across the region are essential to building trusted relationships, supporting leaders and maintaining connection with local communities, participants and services.

About You

You are an experienced, values-led leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational focus. You bring a proven track record of leading complex services, developing leaders and building trusted partnerships that deliver positive outcomes for people and communities.

You are confident leading large, geographically dispersed portfolios across regional and rural communities, creating connection and shared purpose across diverse locations while balancing local community needs with organisational priorities. You bring strong strategic planning, business development and service improvement capability, with experience identifying opportunities, building partnerships and leading change and transformation.

You have confidently led teams through change, demonstrating sound judgement, resilience and adaptability while maintaining a focus on performance, wellbeing and quality outcomes. You are committed to participant-centred practice, inclusion, cultural safety and lived experience, and bring strong financial management, governance and risk capability. An excellent communicator and influencer, you build trusted relationships across a dispersed workforce and with government, community and sector stakeholders. You foster accountability, collaboration, wellbeing and continuous improvement, while empowering leaders and teams to deliver. Above all, you bring a genuine commitment to Wellways’ values and purpose.

What We Can Offer You

We know great leaders thrive when they feel supported, connected and able to bring their whole selves to work. At Wellways, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding workplace where people can grow, lead and make a meaningful difference.

We also offer:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,899 per year to increase your take-home pay
• Additional meal and entertainment salary packaging of up to $2,650 per year
• 17.5% annual leave loading whenever you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Cultural leave where applicable
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth, development and leadership learning

You will also need:

• Right to work in Australia 
• 100 points of ID 
• Valid Driver Licence 
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check 
• International Police Check (if appliable) 
• Current Working with Children Check  
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check  
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality Safety and You 
• LCS2 Outcome – Wellways will supply

For a confidential discussion about the role, we encourage you to contact Zoe Evans via email - [email protected]

Please submit Resume and Cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Once you APPLY click here for a copy of the position description

We encourage you to apply early. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and the role may be filled before the closing date.

We are not seeking agency support for these positions. Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.  Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.

Job Description Summary

Culture

We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

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