Growth Lead
Job No:
CCW622
Location:
Illawarra & Macarthur
We are seeking an experienced Growth Lead to contribute to the sustainable growth of our Aged and Disability services. In this influential role, you will work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to identify and progress growth opportunities, manage referral pipelines, and support services to respond to community need and funding opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time position, working 38 hours per week, supporting service delivery across the Illawarra and Macarthur regions.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and progress growth opportunities across aged care and disability services
- Manage and enhance referral pipelines ensuring an excellent customer experience
- Develop business cases and feasibility assessments to support informed growth decisions
- Build and maintain strong partnerships across the Wollongong Diocese and broader sector
About you
- Strategic and commercially minded leader with strong experience in aged care and disability services
- Proven ability to develop business cases, assess feasibility, and support sustainable growth initiatives
- Strong relationship building skills with confidence working across internal and external partnerships
- Sound understanding of funding models, referral pathways, and sector dynamics
- Minimum of five years’ relevant experience
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (desirable)
- Willingness to travel across the Illawarra and Macarthur regions.
What we offer
In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives, you will also enjoy:
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 tax-free
- Access to a pool car and or mileage reimbursement for your car
- Hybrid working options, with opportunity to work from home
- 15 days paid personal leave each year
- 3 days additional leave at Christmas
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Long Service Leave after 7 years of service
- Discounted gym membership with Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
We offer remuneration that is competitive within the sector and reflective of skills and experience. Applicants are encouraged to get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity and remuneration.
About us
CatholicCare is a local not‑for‑profit organisation committed to supporting people in need, regardless of background or circumstances. Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where the dignity of every person is respected and valued.
We deliver services across the lifespan, including aged and disability care, early childhood education, foster care, counselling and family supports across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions.
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For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Cheryl Tarantola email: cherylt@catholiccare.dow.org.au
Closing Date: 10 May 2026
We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We look forward to hearing from you!
