Company Description Uptogether Healthcare Pty Ltd is a disability support services provider based in Goolwa, South Australia, dedicated to improving the lives of people with disability. The organization offers a range of services focused on making participants’ lives easier, fairer, and more engaged in their local communities.

Uptogether

Healthcare places participants at the center of all decisions, creating opportunities that promote independence, progression, and inclusion in a safe, non-discriminatory environment. The company’s values emphasize respect, honesty, privacy, ongoing development, a secure and harmonious workplace, and a passionate commitment to care. Its mission is to deliver high-quality, effective disability services where every person supported is valued and matters.

Role Description The Operations Manager is a full time, on-site role located in Goolwa, SA, responsible for overseeing daily service delivery and operational performance. This role coordinates staff schedules, ensures services align with NDIS and internal quality standards, and maintains a safe, compliant working environment.

The Operations

Manager monitors participant support plans, works closely with support workers and families, and resolves operational issues promptly. The role also involves reporting on key operational metrics, managing resources efficiently, supporting staff development, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaboration with management and frontline teams is essential to maintain participant-focused, high-quality disability services.

Qualifications

- Proven Experience in operations and leadership skills, including team management, workflow coordination, and performance oversight.
- Experience in disability services or community care, with strong understanding of person-centered and culturally safe support practices.




- Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards with a solid understanding of NDIS Practice Standards, workplace health and safety, privacy and confidentiality.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills to work effectively with participants, families, and staff.
- Competence in planning, reporting, and basic administration, including scheduling, documentation, and use of digital systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice, respect, inclusion, and maintaining a safe, non-discriminatory environment.
- Experience supervising or supporting frontline staff in a healthcare, disability, or human services setting is highly regarded.
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in management, disability, community services, or a related field.
- Ability to work on-site in Goolwa, SA, with flexibility to respond to changing service needs and priorities.

What we Offer

- Full-time leadership opportunity
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to influence and grow a respected community-based organisation
- Competitive salary based on experience

If you are a motivated leader looking to make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and cover letter at [email protected]

Pay: $109,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

- Goolwa SA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Experience:
- Operations management: 5 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)

Location:
- Goolwa SA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Operations Manager (Goolwa)
🏢 Uptogether Healthcare
📍 Goolwa