At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teams to deliver outstanding support and improve lives in the community.
- Company: Breakthru, a trusted leader in disability and mental health services.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, fitness discounts, career growth, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace culture welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or experience in community management or social sciences.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
About Us... At Breakthru, we're all about people – their goals, their potential, and their future. As a trusted leader in disability, mental health, and employment services, we empower individuals to thrive through personalised, strengths-based support. From daily living to education, employment, and community connection, we’re here to back every breakthrough moment. As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you’ll be backed by one of Australia’s most respected not‑for‑profits, with over 125 years of experience delivering life-changing disability and rehabilitation services.
About the role… You will be responsible for efficient and effective day to day service delivery across designated homes or offices/hubs, leading teams to provide outstanding support and deliver high quality person centred active supports. Making sure to ensure the retention of customers by nurturing relationships with the customer, listening and understanding their community/accommodation participation goals, care and support needs and works in partnership with them to deliver real impact. The Service Manager is committed to the delivery of seamless, innovative, transformational, quality services to customers and stakeholders. The Service Manager will develop meaningful partnerships in the community to achieve deep customer engagement. The provision of services is delivered using best practice approach while adhering to the Disability Services Act and United Nations Convention on the rights of a person with a disability.
Essential criteria...
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in community management disability, human services or social sciences/ or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in improving and supporting the quality of life of people with disabilities as outlined in National Standards for Disability Services.
- Demonstrated Experience in provision of Community Services.
- Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with participants and stakeholders in the provision of support to the person with a disability.
- Demonstrated ability to develop rosters and interpret financial information in line with service budgets.
- Detailed knowledge of Person-Centred active support and procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
- Demonstrated communication and complaint handling skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage systems of work in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work with a diverse team.
- High level communication skills and exceptional organisational skills.
- Critical thinker with strong analytical capabilities.
- Knowledge of and ability to network.
- Current Drivers Licence as per state requirements.
Your Royal Rewards…
- Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!)
- Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts.
- Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner.
- Career growth: Genuine career opportunities.
- QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates.
- Salary: Competitive remuneration.
- Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment.
We know diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver's license and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.
Home & Living Service Manager – Rydalmere in Sydney employer: Breakthru
Breakthru is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering inclusive employment across Australia, particularly in the vibrant regions of Parramatta, Penrith, Campbelltown, and North Sydney. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Breakthru offers ongoing training, professional development, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and social impact. Join a passionate team where you can make a meaningful difference every day while enjoying unique benefits like salary packaging, wellbeing days, and access to exclusive discounts.
