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Who we are 
Maxlife Care is a leading provider of specialist high-needs disability care. Led by a team of dedicated doctors, nurses and experienced support workers, we partner with our clients to deliver quality care and personalized services designed to meet their complex needs.
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for the people we support. Our multi-disciplinary team works alongside clients to provide empowerment, belonging, respect and dignity.


What you’ll do  
Based in our South Coast and Nowra region, we're seeking an Area Manager with a track record of leading teams to deliver exceptional care for people with complex clinical and behavioural needs. The role reports to the General Manager, Operations, and is a key position within the Maxlife Care management team.

About the Role:
Based in our South Coast and Nowra region, we're seeking an Area Manager with a track record of leading teams to deliver exceptional care for people with complex clinical and behavioral needs. The role reports to the General Manager, Operations, and is a key position within the Maxlife Care management team.

What You'll Do:

• Take ownership of a portfolio of 15+ NDIS participants across South Sydney and Nowra, ensuring high-quality, person-centered support.
• Inspire, mentor and lead a team of Team Leaders and Disability Support Workers to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with participants, families, support coordinators and key stakeholders.
• Navigate and manage participant NDIS Plans, including budgets, funding utilization, goals and review timelines.
• Drive operational excellence through accurate record keeping, staff training and compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring incidents are reported, investigated and translated into meaningful action.
• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call roster to support teams and participants when needed.
• Travel across sites to provide hands-on support, strengthen stakeholder partnerships and engage with teams in the field.

The ideal candidate will ideally have:    

• You bring 5+ years’ experience leading operations or regional teams, ideally within the disability, community or aged care sector.
• You’re purpose-driven, resilient and confident managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including but not limited to Support Coordinators and Guardians.
• You combine strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance rosters, resources and operational performance effectively.
• You have a solid understanding of NDIS funding and planning, particularly within Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments.
• You’re passionate about coaching and empowering teams to deliver outstanding participant outcomes.
• You have proven experience leading teams supporting participants with behaviours of concern (BOC).
• You demonstrate a contemporary understanding of the challenges and opportunities impacting people with disability, their families and carers.
• You’re an exceptional communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You hold a current NSW Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).
• You’re highly organised, detail-oriented and motivated to continuously improve systems, processes and team performance.

For you: 
A competitive salary commensurate with experience is on offer along with additional benefits and the ability to work hybrid based on operational needs.


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