Wellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you

Rewarding leadership opportunity to help transform mental health and wellbeing support across Southern NSW Lead a multidisciplinary team, building a values-driven culture that is compassionate, inclusive, and connected to the community Permanent, full-time opportunity with access to salary packaging benefits and annual leave loading

About Us

At Wellways, we work alongside people, families and communities to create an inclusive society where everyone can imagine and achieve their best life. Our people are the heart of everything we do and we are committed to supporting their safety, health and wellbeing every day.

About the Opportunity

As Senior Manager Southern NSW, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio spanning metropolitan, regional and rural communities across NSW. You will translate organisational priorities into strong service, people and community outcomes, ensuring services respond to local needs. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be a highly visible and connected leader, building trusted relationships across your geographic area and representing Wellways with key stakeholders, community partners and local networks. You will lead across services spanning Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Young, Deniliquin, Albury, Wollongong, Canberra, Shepparton and Ballarat, fostering connection, collaboration and shared purpose across a geographically dispersed portfolio. This is an chance to lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference across a diverse region. You will have the privilege of bringing Wellways’ strategy to life in local communities, shaping service excellence and participant outcomes, strengthening partnerships and identifying opportunities for service development and growth. You will champion lived and living experience, co-production and participant voice, while providing values‑led leadership through change and transformation. With stewardship of financial performance, governance, risk and resources, you will create the conditions for sustainable, high-quality services and a culture of accountability, wellbeing, innovation and continuous improvement.



You can be based at any of the service locations across the region, with applicants based in or close to Murrumbidgee or South Coast particularly encouraged to apply. Regular travel and a strong presence across the region are essential to building trusted relationships, supporting leaders and maintaining connection with local communities, participants and services.

About You

You are an experienced, values‑led leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational focus. You bring a proven track record of leading complex services, programs and portfolios, developing high‑performing leaders and teams, and building trusted partnerships that deliver positive outcomes for participants, communities and the organisation. You are confident leading large, geographically dispersed portfolios, creating connection and shared purpose across metropolitan, regional and rural communities while balancing local needs with organisational priorities. You understand the importance of visible and connected leadership, building strong relationships across a dispersed workforce and ensuring teams feel part of one Wellways team. You bring demonstrated experience translating strategy into action, driving service improvement and identifying opportunities for business development, growth and innovation. You build effective partnerships with government, community and sector stakeholders and use strong communication, influence and collaboration to strengthen outcomes and community impact. Your leadership approach is grounded in participant‑centred practice, inclusion, cultural safety and the meaningful integration of lived and living experience. You stay connected to community needs, to ensure Wellways continues to respond to changing environments. You create spaces where people feel valued, supported and empowered, with diverse perspectives contributing to stronger decision‑making and service delivery. You bring strong financial stewardship, with experience managing budgets, resources and performance to support organisational priorities and sustainable outcomes. Above all,



you demonstrate a genuine commitment to Wellways’ values and purpose, leading with compassion, inclusivity and a deep belief in the importance of community, participation and social change.

What We Can Offer You

We also offer:

- Salary packaging of up to $15,899 per year to increase your take‑home pay
- Additional meal and entertainment salary packaging of up to $2,650 per year
- 17.5% annual leave loading whenever you take annual leave
- Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
- Cultural leave where applicable
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth, development and leadership learning

You will also need

- Right to work in Australia
- 100 points of ID
- Valid Driver Licence
- Satisfactory National Police Record Check
- International Police Check (if applicable)
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – Quality Safety and You
- LCS2 Outcome – Wellways will supply

Applications Close 25/09/2026

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period, and the role may be filled before the closing date. We are not seeking agency support for these positions. Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

Wellways is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation operating in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year. Our 2000 staff work to create an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We connect people, strengthen families and transform communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Practice Principles guide how we work and interact with participants and partners, with our colleagues and within our communities. To see our Practice Principles poster visit

Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us.

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📌 Southern NSW Senior Manager (Wagga Wagga City Council)
🏢 Wellways Australia
📍 Wagga Wagga City Council