Day Program Manager
Shape the culture, direction and future growth of creative day programs.
- Paying up to $110,000 + Super | Ongoing Training & Professional Development
- Based in South West Sydney | Monday-Friday Permanent Position
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Are you a passionate leader who thrives on creating meaningful, engaging experiences for people with disability?
We are partnering with a well-established disability services provider to recruit a Service Manager - Day Program to lead a community-based program supporting people across a diverse range of ages, abilities, and interests.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement are genuinely encouraged.
You’ll play a key role in shaping and evolving programs - coaching and mentoring Support Workers, driving new initiatives, and ensuring high-quality, participant-focused service delivery across multiple programs.
Working closely with families, stakeholders, and participants, you’ll design and implement engaging programs that build skills, confidence, and independence. Alongside this, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, including program development and review, staffing ratios, budgets, and service quality - all while contributing to the ongoing growth and impact of the service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the daily operations of the Day Program and supporting a team of Support Workers
- Designing engaging and meaningful activities aligned with participant goals
- Creating innovative programs such as music sessions, cultural events, art and craft workshops, movement programs and community outings
- Building strong relationships with participants, families and the broader community
- Ensuring safe, high-quality service delivery and positive participant outcomes
- Identifying opportunities to continuously improve and grow the program
- Certificate IV or higher in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or equivalent.
- Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.
- Experience leading day programs
- Strong understanding of the NDIS framework and person-centred care principles.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now or reach out to Claire-Ann: [email protected]
Referral reward: $500
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