Senior Manager - Disability Pathways

About the role – Maximum Term Fulltime

In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across Disability Pathways and Bowden Lodge, while managing stakeholder relationships, contracts, business development, and commercial practices. You’ll ensure compliance with NDIS and DHS requirements, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to Baptist Care SA’s strategic direction. With a focus on values-led leadership, this is your opportunity to guide dedicated teams, enhance service delivery, and make a lasting impact on the lives of South Australians living with disability.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Lead the operational management of Disability Pathways which includes Bowden Lodge facility to ensure the provision of high quality, person-centred care across all NDIS funded services.
• Responsible for leading strategic growth, and development of Baptist Care SA’s Disability Services
• Ensure sound financial management including accountability for the Disability pathway budget, P&L outcomes and the management of grants
• Lead and ensure services embed the Tapa Marnirni-apinthi Practice Framework

About you:

You’re a purpose-driven leader who cares about inclusion and making a real difference. With strong knowledge of the disability sector and a commercial mindset, you know how to lead high-performing teams and build great relationships. You work well with others, aren’t afraid to get hands-on, and are driven by the chance to shape services that help people live their best lives.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Relevant qualifications in Disability, Management, Community Services, Social Work, Homelessness or a related field
• Previous operational and people leadership experience
• Significant previous experience working within the NDIS framework
• Stakeholder Management – internal and external e.g. NDIA, Quality and Safeguarding Commission, ENU DHS and other NDIS relevant government and community organisations

About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 8) + super
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay 
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.