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• • Lead with Purpose. Make a Real Difference.
  • An opportunity to lead, support and strengthen community‑based care services across the region
  • SCHADS Level 6 + Super, + salary packaging, Ongoing, Full Time

Your new role

We’re seeking an experienced people leader to oversee the delivery of Home and Community Care, Carer Support and Disability programs across the Wimmera region.

This role requires strong people leadership and supervision skills, ensuring teams are well supported, engaged and delivering high‑quality, client‑centred services aligned with Uniting’s Therapeutic Model of Care and Trauma‑Informed practice principles.

You will bring demonstrated program and operational management capability, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, meeting contractual and performance requirements, and ensuring services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

A values‑led, trauma‑informed approach is central to this role, with a focus on safe, respectful practice and positive outcomes for both clients and staff.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a leader who is passionate about community‑based services, team development and making a meaningful impact across the region.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 6.1 + super, you’ll increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background. 

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as: Social Work, Community Services, Disability or Allied Health e.g. Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing or diploma with extensive experience
• First Aid / CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Experience delivering or overseeing programs in one or more of:

• Disability services (NDIS-aligned)
• Early intervention / early childhood supports
• HACC / CHSP or similar community care programs

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Tanya Henderson, Manager Integrated Intake and Community Support

on Tanya.Henderson@vt.uniting.org or 0437 912 201 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.