Gold Coast Disability and Youth – Nerang QLDGold Coast Disability and Youth (GCDAY) is a locally founded provider of disability support, NDIS services and youth programs across the Gold Coast.
What began in **** as one support worker's vision to help teens and young adults on the autism spectrum has grown into a diverse organisation spanning for-profit, not-for-profit and profit-for-purpose entities all working under one shared mission: real opportunity, real connection and real impact for the young people and communities we serve.GCDAY is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive, accessible workplace that reflects the communities we support.Your Role:As Social Enterprise Manager, you'll lead the growth, sustainability and governance of GCDAY's charitable and social enterprise arm.
Sitting on the Leadership Team, you'll secure funding, drive grant strategy, and build new social enterprises from developing our Farm Project to emerging community and domestic support ventures, that create meaningful outcomes for participants and long-term sustainability for GCDAY.You'll bring robust knowledge of NDIS community initiatives, NESQ Community Grants and Thriving Kids Project funding, and a genuinely collaborative style, we grow this business together, alongside our staff, participants and stakeholders, not from the top down.We are looking for someone who can:Drive the strategic growth and day-to-day management of GCDAY's charity and social enterprise portfolioBuild the systems, policies and digital tools that let programs scale sustainablyTrack outcomes, participant engagement and social impact through solid data and reportingIdentify,



write and manage grant applications across NDIS, NESQ Community Grants, Thriving Kids and government funding streamsOwn milestone reporting, compliance and funder relationshipsManage budgets and charitable expenditure with full transparency and governanceDevelop new social enterprisesBuild lasting partnerships with businesses, schools, government and community organisationsRepresent GCDAY at community events and networking opportunities, promoting our impactReport to the Executive Team on financial performance, grant outcomes and program impactKeep GCDAY compliant with NDIS Practice Standards, safeguarding, charity regulation, privacy and WHS obligationsRequired:Runs on the board managing charity programs, social enterprises or community servicesStrong grant writing, funding submissions and compliance know-howExperience managing grant funding, charitable income and project budgetsA track record of building new community initiatives or social enterprisesGreat stakeholder relationships and a collaborative, consultative leadership styleSharp written communication and solid project management skillsCurrent National Police CheckWorking with Children Check (Blue Card)NDIS Worker Screening CheckCurrent Driver's LicenseA car and comprehensive car insuranceNESQ Community Grants or other youth/disability grant experienceNDIS or disability sector backgroundExperience launching current social enterprisesRelevant qualifications – Business, Community Services, Social Enterprise, Project Management, Disability Services or relatedWhat we offer:Immediate startOpportunity for GrowthPaid training and developmentGreat team of people and positive work culture
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📌 Social Enterprise Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Gold Coast Disability and Youth
📍 Gold Coast