Area Manager - Ipswich Accommodation Services - Full Time 76 Hours per fortnight

Challenge Community Services - Ipswich QLD

Our Area Manager roleis a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing service delivery, team leadership, and operational performance across a large geographical area or revenue portfolio.

This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services aligned with the NDIS Practice Standards and Challenge Community Services' values.

*** Travel between regions is a requirement.

- Competitive Remuneration and Benefits
- Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
- Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging available, including $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits per FBT year. (if eligible)
- Fully maintained company vehicle with FBT contribution
- Supportive team culture that values your expertise
- Birthday leave - take the day off to celebrate you!
- Job Satisfaction - make a real difference
- Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder

Duties:

- Lead and support Frontline Leaders to deliver safe, high-quality services.
- Oversee operational performance, including KPIs, budgeting, and revenue.
- Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and legislative requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement, quality audits, and risk management.
- Promote positive behaviour support and person-centred practice.
- Build strong relationships with clients, families, and key stakeholders.
- Use systems and data to improve efficiency and service outcomes.




- Willingness to travel regularly across the designated region to support teams, services, and stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:

- Senior leadership experience within disability or community services.
- Strong knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and compliance.
- Proven capability in operational and financial management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage complex priorities and analyse performance data.
- Demonstrated commitment to person-centred practice and positive behaviour support.
- Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Social Science, or related fields.
- Experience coaching or training staff and leaders.

About Us:

Since 1958, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional Recent South Wales and South East Queensland.

We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.

Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive. Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.

Applications Close: 30th October 2026

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

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📌 Area Manager - Ipswich Accommodation Services - Full Time 76 Hours per fortnight (City of Ipswich)
🏢 Challenge Community Services
📍 City of Ipswich