Who is Mpower
Mpower is a well-established, successful, accredited not-for-profit community based organisation servicing South West Victoria. Mpower has been providing a range of services to individuals and families for over 45 years. Vast growth over the last five years, including the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and expansion of community sector services has allowed us to develop responsive and complimentary services in our local community. Mpower’s success is built on a culture of quality, respect, empowerment and where our workforce is our most impactful resource.
About the Role
As the Growth and Innovation Lead, you will play a key role in identifying, assessing, and developing business opportunities that improve and expand Mpower’s services. You will be responsible for leading major projects from concept through to implementation and evaluation, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organisational strategy and delivered within scope, timeframes, and budget.
Working closely with the Manager of Disability and Accommodation Services and the broader leadership team, you will prepare detailed business cases, drive service improvement initiatives, conduct gap analysis, and mentor others in innovative and efficient practices. Your work will directly support the development of high-quality, sustainable programs that improve outcomes for clients and families across the region.
This is a Full-time, Fixed-term contract until June 2026
About you
Strong candidates will have demonstrated experience in project management, strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare high-quality proposals and reports. Tertiary qualifications in Business, Community Services, Disability, or related field would be highly regarded.
Why work with us?
We're proud and motivated to be an employer of choice in our local community and are able to confidently offer:
* Dynamic and vibrant team environment
* Relocation package, sign on bonus & assistance for the successful candidate
* Generous salary packaging options, upto $15,000 p.a
* Professional Development, both in-house and external, including reflective practice and supervision
* Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work options to support a healthy and family friendly work-life balance
* Health and wellbeing programs including employee functions, events supporting charities, prizes and giveaways
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please call Agatha Ganda, Manager Disability & Accommodation Services on 0429 995 925 or email aganda@mpower.org.au
Employment terms and conditions are in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 with applicable classification Social and Community employee Level 5.
For more information on how to apply and to obtain a copy of the position description, visit Mpower website:
Please apply via Seek.
Applications close Friday 8 August 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, CV inclusive of all professional particulars and document responding to the Required Skill and Experience from the Position Description.
Applicants may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Mpower upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and is committed to compliance requirements, including industry Codes of Conduct and Child Safety Standards.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory NDIS Workers Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.