Acting Regional Manager – Home Support

Barwon & Hume Offices

Full Time Basis

INTERNAL EOI ONLY

• Acting Regional Manager position – 4 weeks in July 2026
• Excellent development opportunity – build your skills in leadership and program management
• Competitive salary + leave entitlements + generous motor vehicle allowance
• Full Time Fixed Term Basis
• Based at our Barwon and Hume Offices in Geelong and Shepparton respectively.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a motivated and proactive internal candidate who is eager to build their program management capability to join our team for 4 weeks (commencing 1 July 2026 and finishing 31 July 2026) as a Full‑Time Acting Regional Manager – Home Support, based across our Barwon and Hume offices in Geelong and Shepparton.

In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight of the Support at Home program and direct care services within the Geelong and Shepparton regions. You will play a key role in supporting and supervising staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture, and working closely with Home Support Managers and Program Managers to ensure high‑quality service delivery and strong regional outcomes.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Leading and overseeing case management and community services in the region
• Ensuring services meet Wintringham values, legal, funding, and quality requirements
• Driving service improvement through good practice, partnerships, and innovation
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external services and stakeholders
• Supporting staff, managing operational risks, and ensuring duty of care for clients and staff
• Contributing to the management team and provide after‑hours support as required
• Monitoring and managing income and expenditure against budget expectations
• Overseeing the maintenance of records in relation to resident trust accounts

What we will need from you:

• Be a current Wintringham employee (Mandatory)
• An approved tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Nursing, Allied health or equivalent
• Experience in a management/supervisor role in Homelessness or Aged Care
• Supervision and case work experience
• Excellent understanding of Wintringham’s models of care and programs
• Current drivers license and willingness to travel
• A non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of the special needs of older people
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive practices
• Current CPR & First Aid

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about the role, you can download a copy of the Position Description here. 

Queries can be directed to Kate Rice (General Manager – Home Support) and submitted via our website.

Please upload your documents in PDF format.

Applications close on Friday 3^rd of April 2026 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au