General Manager – Disability Services
Operations | Permanent full-time
The Opportunity
Brightwater is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to join us as our next General Manager – Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio across Supported Independent Living, Capacity Building Programs and Transitional Rehabilitation Programs, while helping shape services that are responsive, person-centred and ready for the future.
Why Join Brightwater
* Lead a high-impact disability services portfolio in a values-driven organisation.
* Work with passionate teams committed to dignity, independence and contemporary care.
* Influence strategy, service innovation, growth and operational excellence.
* Drive meaningful outcomes for clients, families and the wider community.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will lead a dynamic and complex service portfolio with accountability for operational performance, workforce leadership, financial sustainability, quality, compliance and growth. You will inspire a high-performing leadership team, strengthen service integration and participant flow, and bring energy, curiosity and innovation to the way Brightwater delivers disability services in a changing NDIS and health environment.
Key responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership across Disability Services, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
* Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, driving performance, culture, and delivery of key objectives.
* Deliver operational and strategic plans, including full budget and financial management.
* Oversee quality, safety, and clinical governance, ensuring compliance with NDIS and relevant standards.
* Drive growth, innovation, and service improvement, including partnerships and expansion opportunities.
* Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead change initiatives to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
What you'll bring
* Extensive senior leadership experience in disability, health or community services.
* A strong track record leading complex portfolios and delivering operational and financial results.
* Deep and genuine understanding of the NDIS, service models, compliance and risk.
* The ability to lead change, build capability and create a culture of accountability, innovation and collaboration.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a genuine commitment to person-centred outcomes.
Brightwater can offer you
* A lucrative base salary plus super and the ability to earn up to $18,550 annually.
* Our unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers and heavily discounted gym membership with access to 65 facilities across Perth.
* State‐of‐the‐art working space with an onsite café, free parking, and staff gym.
* Hybrid working options.
* The opportunity to lead and shape a successful industry‐leading neurological disability focused operation function alongside a strong and passionate team.
You will also need
* A satisfactory National Police Clearance obtained in the last 12 months.
* Current 'C' Class Drivers licence as defined by the Department of Transport WA (DoTWA).
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