We currently have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Senior Manager – Sages to lead our innovative social enterprise, Sages Cottage Farm, located in Baxter. Sages is a unique 38-acre community farm that provides meaningful learning, employment and social opportunities for people with different abilities.

This role is instrumental in leading and overseeing the operational practices and team culture at Sages.

The Senior

Manager - Sages provides strategic and operational leadership to Sages Cottage Farm, driving sustainable commercial growth while delivering high-quality, person-centred NDIS services. The role is responsible for balancing commercial performance, client outcomes, regulatory compliance and organisational sustainability, ensuring Sages continues to thrive as a leading social enterprise within the Wallara Group. Please note that this role does not include oversight of the café or hospitality functions.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:36pm. Flexible working arrangements may be available by agreement.

What you'll need to succeed

- Appropriate qualifications and experience leading operations within a social enterprise, community-based business, disability, health or similarly regulated environment
- Project management and business development experience
- Proven experience with implementing social change initiative
- Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, or similar highly regulated or compliance driven sector
- Highly developed leadership skills with experience managing a diverse workforce
- Skilled at developing networks with key decision makers, internal and external stakeholders and relevant organisations
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills




- Strong attention to detail and intermediate computer skills
- Commitment to the principles of WHS, EEO, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation

Must haves

- Right to work in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain)
- Full Victorian driver licence

Work perks

- A supportive and team-oriented work culture
- Competitive salary including salary packaging options
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa and more!

About Wallara Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara? Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award Winner





This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

- Be creative and push the boundaries
- Think client first
- Do the right thing
- Together we make a difference
- Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

How to apply If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role please apply through SEEK. Please note applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Recruitment process

Your application will be reviewed against the position requirements. If shortlisted, we’ll contact you by email or phone to arrange a phone screening interview. If you progress beyond the phone screening, we’ll invite you to a formal in-person interview.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you have questions or need adjustments, please contact [email protected]

While we will consider all requests, availability may depend on what can reasonably be provided.

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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.

📌 Senior Manager - Sages (Baxter)
🏢 Wallara Australia
📍 Baxter