At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred services across a large area.
- Company: Challenge Community Services, empowering communities since 1958.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, fitness passport, and birthday leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in community services and strong knowledge of NDIS standards.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
- Area Manager - Ipswich Accommodation Services - Full Time 76 Hours per fortnight
- Challenge Community Services - Ipswich QLD
Our Area Manager roleis a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing service delivery, team leadership, and operational performance across a large geographical area or revenue portfolio.
This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services aligned with the NDIS Practice Standards and Challenge Community Services' values.
*** Travel between regions is a requirement.
- Competitive Remuneration and Benefits
- Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
- Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging available, including $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits per FBT year. (if eligible)
- Fully maintained company vehicle with FBT contribution
- Supportive team culture that values your expertise
• Birthday leave - take the day off to celebrate you!
- Job Satisfaction - make a real difference
- Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder
Duties
- Lead and support Frontline Leaders to deliver safe, high-quality services.
- Oversee operational performance, including KPIs, budgeting, and revenue.
- Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and legislative requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement, quality audits, and risk management.
- Promote positive behaviour support and person-centred practice.
- Build strong relationships with clients, families, and key stakeholders.
- Use systems and data to improve efficiency and service outcomes.
Willingness to travel regularly across the designated region to support teams, services, and stakeholders.
Skills and Experience
- Senior leadership experience within disability or community services.
- Strong knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and compliance.
- Proven capability in operational and financial management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage complex priorities and analyse performance data.
- Demonstrated commitment to person-centred practice and positive behaviour support.
- Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Social Science, or related fields.
- Experience coaching or training staff and leaders.
About Us
Since 1958, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland.
We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.
Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive.
Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.
Applications Close: 30th October 2026
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Area Manager employer: Challenge Community Services
Challenge Community Services is an exceptional employer located in Maitland, NSW, dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities for over 65 years. With a supportive team culture that values expertise, employees enjoy benefits such as birthday leave, salary packaging options, and access to a Fitness Passport for themselves and their families. This role as a PSP Practice Specialist not only offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Challenge Community Services Recruitment Team
