* Senior leadership role with scope to innovate and influence at scale.
* Blend commercial insight with purpose-driven leadership and innovation.
* Values-driven organisation committed to excellence and participant outcomes.
Lead with purpose. Drive growth. Champion quality.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and people-focused leader to shape the future of disability services across regional NSW. As Director – NDIS, you'll play a pivotal role in leading service excellence, ensuring compliance under the NDIS Practice Standards, and driving sustainable, client‑centred growth.
Reporting to the Executive Director – NDIS & Community Services you'll oversee a high-performing team delivering services across Newcastle, the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast regions.
About the Role
As part of the senior leadership team, you'll :
* Provide operational leadership across all NDIS services, ensuring quality, compliance, and financial sustainability.
* Build capability and inspire a strong performance culture across regional teams.
* Contribute to strategic and commercial planning, including new service models and fee‑for‑service growth.
* Strengthen partnerships across government, health, and community sectors to enhance participant outcomes.
* Lead through change and embed a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
* Represent the organisation confidently and uphold its values of inclusion, accountability, and respect.
This role requires regular travel within the organisation's regional footprint; all travel expenses are reimbursed.
About You
You'll bring :
* Demonstrated senior leadership experience within complex or multi‑site NDIS or community services.
* Proven ability to lead through change, build capability, and inspire a performance culture.
* A commercial and strategic mindset, ideally with exposure to social enterprise models or fee‑for‑service growth.
* Expertise in quality, risk, and safeguarding under the NDIS Practice Standards.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
* The capacity to step into or act as Executive Director, where required.
Relevant tertiary qualifications, NDIS and Working with Children Checks, and a current driver's licence are essential.
Why Join This Organisation?
* Senior strategic role within a respected, values‑driven organisation.
* Scope to innovate and shape service delivery across multiple regions.
* Competitive salary circa $170–$180K + super + packaging.
* Genuine impact in improving the lives of people with disability.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jenny Rosser: or call .
Link to candidate info pack here with full PD:
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