About the role

As Direct Services Manager, you will lead and develop direct support services for Quantum Navigators, a growing NDIS provider. This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with the Director to oversee direct support operations, develop the support workforce, strengthen referral relationships and help expand service offerings, including future High Intensity Supports and Supported Independent Living (SIL) services.

Key responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operation and development of direct support services.
Ensure participants receive protected, reliable and person-centred supports.
Build and maintain strong relationships with participants, families, Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, Allied Health specialists and other stakeholders.
Develop referral pathways and identify opportunities to grow direct services.
Lead and support the Disability Support Worker Team Leader and support workforce.
Participate in recruitment, selection, mentoring and performance management of the direct support workforce.
Oversee workforce planning and rostering to support continuity of care and sustainable service delivery.
Respond to participant,



workforce and operational issues and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Drive improvements across systems, processes and service delivery.
Support compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, Quality Indicators and organisational policies.

About you
Leadership or management experience within disability, health, aged care, community services or a related sector.
Experience managing frontline teams and service delivery operations.
Strong knowledge of person-centred support, participant risk and safeguarding.
Solid communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
Knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards, Quality Indicators and Code of Conduct.
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
Current First Aid Certificate.
Current CPR Certificate.
NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You certificate.

About us

Quantum Navigators is a growing NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that promote independence, inclusion and meaningful outcomes for people with disability.

📌 Direct Services Manager Coolum Beach
🏢 Quantum Navigators P/L
📍 Coolum Beach