Job Description

This is a full-time hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering incredible camp experiences for people with disabilities across Western Australia.

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You'll coordinate the planning and delivery of respite end-to-end - from participant bookings and logistics, through to on-the-ground support and post-respite follow up. You'll work closely with Respite Leads, participants, families, and the national team to make sure every respite runs smoothly, safely, and is genuinely fun.

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This role combines operations, people leadership, logistics, and problem solving, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing experiences to life.

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About You

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We're looking for someone who is:

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Organised and able to juggle multiple moving parts

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A strong communicator who builds trust with participants, families, and staff

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Proactive and solutions-focused

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Calm under pressure and adaptable in a dynamic setting

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Passionate about creating safe, fun, and inclusive experiences

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Minimum 2 years experience required

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Key Responsibilities

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Coordinating the assignment of Respite Leads for each respite booking and communicating/ owning respite budgets.

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Handling state-based enquiries via respite email and creating respite quotes (external enquiries only).

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Working with State-Team to ensure all participants are booked at least 1 month in advance and communicating parent information prior to respite bookings.

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Updating participant-specific requirements and documentation in Supportmate where required.

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Maintaining State-based regulations and compliance requirements, including following medication processes.

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Booking respite accommodations, reviewing property locations and floor plans.

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Ensuring completion of mandatory forms within 24 hours post-respite bookings.

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Managing respite financials for reimbursement, expenses, and receipts.

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Involvement in the close out of all required incidents report on respite bookings.

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Collaborating with the National Support Manager to meet legal and regulatory compliance requirements, and external and internal standards.

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Ensuring all respite staff (including Respite Leads and Support Workers) have adequate training – including pre-respite meetings and Respite Inductions.

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Supervision and safeguarding requirements are followed (including PSA programmes).

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Ensure State Respite Leads adhere to participants' Support Plans, coordinate pre-respite communications and preparations, conduct daily compliance checks, manage post-respite requirements, handle medication assistance, and maintain high standards of care and safety.

📌 State Respite Manager (Perth)
🏢 What Ability
📍 Perth