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)

A supportive and cooperative 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

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