Manager Community Care

The Opportunity

Uralla Shire Council is seeking a dynamic Manager – Community Care to lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of community care services, including Tablelands Community Support, Tablelands Community Transport, and Bundarra Neighbourhood Aid. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by ensuring services are compliant, consumer-focused, and aligned with funding and legislative requirements.

You will provide strategic leadership across programs such as the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP), Transport for NSW, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The position involves fostering innovation, building strong community relationships, and driving service development to meet evolving needs.

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description.

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced leader with tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, strong knowledge of aged care and community services legislation, proven ability in strategic planning and funding management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, ethical approach to building relationships and leading teams.

What We Offer You 

Escape the city and embrace the ultimate tree change experience with our thriving Council in the heart of New England, NSW. Enjoy a fantastic work/life balance in a supportive and social environment.

With a wide range of services provided by the Council, your days will be filled with variety and engaging work. You'll be part of a team where everyone pitches in to help each other succeed.

In recognition of your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive remuneration package ranging commencing from $118,560 based on your qualifications and experience + superannuation and applicable allowances and penalties.

You will also have access to a range of benefits and great conditions including:

• Flexible working arrangements, including the option for a 9-day fortnight.
• Annual legislated Award Increases
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 12% superannuation
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service 
• The ability to transfer sick and long service entitlements to other NSW Councils
• Employee Recognition Program

About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Uralla Shire Council values the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country. We warmly welcome applications from ex-service personnel. To assist both hiring managers and veterans, the Local Government Rank to Grade Guide has been developed. This guide helps to align ADF skills and experience with public sector jobs. You can use this tool to identify where your skills and qualifications best fit. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

For further information about our Council, please review the Prospective Candidate Information Brochure

How to Apply:

1. Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here
2. Please complete your application below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
4. Please note that you are able to save you application and return to it, however, we recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. Once you have submitted your application, you should receive email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam boxes and contact hr@uralla.nsw.gov.au.
6. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.