Community Services Manager – Therapy & Behaviour Support
Newcastle, NSW
Full Time
Lead with purpose. Support with heart.
About the Role
As Community Services Manager, you’ll take the reins on a diverse and meaningful portfolio of programs — including Therapy and Behaviour Support, Family Intervention Services, and more. You'll be steering a talented multi-disciplinary team to deliver services that are person-centered, strengths-based, and truly life-changing.
You’ll report to our Director of Community & Allied Health and be responsible for planning and budgets to team development and service innovation.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
At Newcastle Anglican, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support
Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.
Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements.
Impact: Lead a team that’s changing lives every day.
About You
You’re not just a manager — you’re a mentor, a collaborator, and a big-picture thinker. You know how to balance strategy with heart, and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.
You’ll need:
- Tertiary qualifications in an Allied Health field, Psychology, Social Work/Science (and current professional registration)
- 3+ years leading diverse teams in health or social care settings
- Operational management experience – budgets, planning, service delivery
- A passion for person-centered, capacity-building approaches
- A strong grasp of disability, aged care, and early intervention services
- Excellent communication and people skills
- NSW WWCC, NDIS Worker Check, Police Check, First Aid, Driver’s Licence
Desirable:
- Advanced Behavioural Support Practitioner
- Management or Business qualifications
- Experience across NDIS, Education, Aged Care, Child & Family services
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information, email careers@newcastleanglican.org.au or visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
No third-party applications please
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