State Manager

• Leadership role that will shape service delivery across Queensland
• Lead services that make a tangible difference in people's lives
• $145K up to $150K + Salary Packaging + 17.5% Leave loading

At Wellways, we stand up for what we believe in. We're here to create safe, connected, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. Our offices and services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and we're looking for a Queensland State Manager who shares our vision and purpose.

About the role:

As State Manager (QLD), you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring Wellways' services are delivered with excellence, impact and sustainability. Reporting to the General Manager QLD/NSW/ACT, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio including:

• Medicare Mental Health Centres
• Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Services
• The Toowoomba Integrated Mental Health Hub
• Consumer Directed Services
• Youth Care Program

This role is more than just oversight, it's about building Wellways' impact in the community. You will represent Wellways at a state level, leveraging strong contract performance into growth opportunities and working in partnership with funders, community organisations, participants and families.

Some key responsibilities may include:

• Ability to drive service excellence and ensure delivery meets participant outcomes and contractual requirement
• Mentor and empower regional teams, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Build a strong community presence by representing Wellways at forums, meetings and conferences
• Champion growth opportunities
• Promote strong relationships across government, community partners, corporate services and lived experience networks
• Monitor and report on performance, outcomes and impact to executive leadership and the Board

About you:

You bring strategic leadership and operational management experience, ideally within mental health, wellbeing or community services, along with a proven record of building high-performing, connected teams that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.

Your strong stakeholder engagement skills enable you to collaborate effectively and inspire trust, while your financial and contractual management expertise ensures services are delivered with a focus on sustainable growth. Above all, you demonstrate a values-driven leadership style that is authentic, inclusive and guided by lived experience.

Pre employment requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social science, occupational therapy, psychology or related discipline and/ or extensive experience relative to the role
• Experience realising organisational vision, implementing Wellways strategic goals
• Experience leading/ managing diverse teams
• Driver's License
• Police clearance - less than 12 months old
• Blue Card and NDIS Workers Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate – free online course
• LCS2 Check – supplied by Wellways

Available to travel and to participate in out of hours activities as required to undertake the requirements of the role

What we will offer you…

• A purpose driven culture where people can thrive, everyone is respected, and differences are valued
• An equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging up to $15,899 enables you to spend a portion of your salary before it is taxed to pay for things like rent, mortgage repayments, car leasing
• Meal and Entertainment allowance via salary packaging up to $2,650 per annum
• Receive 17.5% leave loading every time you take annual leave
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
• Cultural Leave where applicable
• Access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program

Please ensure you submit your updated Resume along with a Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience.

To view the full Position Description click APPLY
 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Zoe Evans, General Manager  

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. 
Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.

We're passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.

This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.

Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.