At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive commercial performance and scalability for two impactful businesses in the disability sector.
- Company: Ability WA, a leading for-purpose disability service provider with over 75 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real difference in people's lives.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and growth in the disability sector.
- Why this job: Shape the future of assistive technology and support people with disabilities in achieving independence.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial roles, strong financial acumen, and a passion for community service.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Ability WA is one of Western Australia’s most established for-purpose disability service providers, supporting WA families for over 75 years.
Goodwill Engineering and Ability TECH operate as standalone specialist business, each with its own commercial identity, market presence and purpose-driven mandate.
Goodwill Engineering is a standalone manufacturing business with over 50 years of experience supplying quality hardware components to Perth’s residential and commercial building sectors, including Bunnings.
Ability TECH is Western Australia’s only specialist NFP assistive technology design and fabrication business, delivering complex, customised solutions for people with disabilities in partnership with occupational therapists and specialist engineers.
The Position
This is a newly created role carrying genuine strategic weight.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Commercial Manager will drive commercial performance and scalability across both businesses, with the full support and commitment of a leadership team that recognises the importance of getting this right.
You will be the commercial architect for two businesses: one well-established and the other with significant growth potential. Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with the General Manager to shape and execute commercial strategy across Goodwill Engineering and Ability TECH.
- Developing new revenue streams and markets, including aged care, primary health, government procurement, and other disability providers, to position Ability TECH for financial sustainability.
- Implementing recommendations from an independent review of Goodwill Engineering and positioning the business ahead of anticipated Supported Employment legislative changes.
- Building the commercial case for growth, including market analysis, pricing models, go-to-market strategies and future premises.
- Leading business development activity including pipeline management, tender responses and strategic partnerships.
- Identifying and pursuing government R&D and innovation grant opportunities.
- Conducting business process reviews to drive operational efficiencies, future production methods, margin improvement and scalability.
- Using in-house data and analysis to inform strategy and report to the executive team.
About You
You are a commercially astute leader with the experience and background to operate across manufacturing, construction, clinical engineering, health or community services environments.
You bring
- Demonstrated experience in a senior commercial, business development or general management role.
- A proven track record in building new markets and converting business development activity into sustainable revenue.
- Strong financial acumen, P&L literacy, business case development, pricing and margin optimisation.
- Experience in business process review and driving operational improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at board, government and executive level; and
- A genuine commitment to employment and independence for people living with disability.
Qualifications in business, commerce, engineering or a related field are advantageous, as is familiarity with government procurement and grant programs.
Applying for this Role
For more information about this opportunity, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing prospectus@lesterblades. com. au.
After reviewing the Prospectus, you are welcome to make confidential telephone enquiries to Lester Blades’ Partner, Tina Jackson, at +61 8 9221 0744.
Applications may be made in Word format to applications@lesterblades. com. au quoting Reference
LB303383 . Please include a cover letter outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position.
Please note we encourage you to submit your application by 12 noon, Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.
Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.
Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search and board advisory firm with local specialisation and international reach.
We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEOs and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.
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Ability WA is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the disability services sector while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. With over 75 years of experience, the company fosters a culture of innovation and growth, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Located in Western Australia, employees benefit from a strong commitment to social responsibility and the chance to contribute to the independence and employment of people living with disabilities.
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