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Associate Director | Disability | Child Youth & Families | Social Services | |

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced senior leader to take on a newly created position as a State Manager, focusing on individual and community supports. This position is responsible for overseeing the large-scale delivery of person-centred services, including in-home supports, allied health integration, and complex community-based programs.
Reporting directly to the executive team, your responsibilities will include:

- Managing the operational performance of community-based disability services
- Ensuring service delivery aligns with NDIS requirements and regulatory standards
- Driving financial results, workforce capability, and exceptional customer experiences
- Promoting service quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Leading and supporting managers across multiple geographic locations

This is a key leadership opportunity for a hands-on operator who is committed to enhancing service outcomes within the disability sector.

About You
You are a performance-driven leader with a strong people focus and significant experience in disability or community health services.
You will have:

- At least 7 years’ experience in operational leadership within disability or community support environments
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NDIS, funding models, and compliance frameworks
- A proven record of leading and developing large, diverse teams through change
- Strong financial, commercial, and contract management expertise
- Advanced skills in analysis, decision-making, and project delivery
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders
- A cooperative leadership style that prioritises culture, safety, and accountability

A tertiary qualification in Health, Community Services,



Allied Health, or a related field is essential. Postgraduate qualifications in business or management are highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

- Generous Salary, TRP between $210,000 and $240,000
- A senior leadership role with scope to deliver real impact and innovation
- The chance to shape and grow NDIS-aligned services at scale
- A workplace culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and purpose
- Access to a skilled, supportive executive team and corporate services
- Competitive salary package with flexible working options

How to Apply
For a confidential conversation or to request a Position Description, please contact Josh Kyle at The Orchard Talent Group on or email To apply, please submit your CV via the link.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Seniority level

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Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

Job function

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Management
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Services for the Elderly and Disabled

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📌 State Manager - Disability (Melbourne)
🏢 Orchard Talent Group
📍 Melbourne