Site Manager

About Bedford

Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment. Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.

People with disability who live, work, and receive support from Bedford need to do more than just get by, they should be given the opportunity and resources to learn, grow and live meaningful, confident lives.

About the Role

This Site Manager position manages the day-to-day operations of Bedford's packaging business located in Panorama and reports to the Operations Manager. Bedford Packaging is an NDIS business that provides employment opportunities to people with a disability, assisting them in achieving their workplace goals. Contracts that Bedford fulfil at this site include co-packing and labelling services to businesses like San Remo, Haigh's Chocolates, PepsiCo and Obela. This role works closely with supervisors, team leaders and other packaging staff to enhance processes and optimise efficiencies.

Duties include:

• Lead daily production to meet quality and customer standards
• Coordinate scheduling with sales, maintenance, and quality teams
• Monitor operations, proactively implementing corrective actions
• Support employees in achieving their NDIS goals
• Ensure WHS compliance, maintaining a safe, healthy work environment
• Manage emergency responses, provide inclusive training, and lead practice drills

About You

As an experienced manager in the packaging or manufacturing industry, you will have hands-on experience managing business operations, coordinating complex tasks, overseeing production, and maintaining strong customer relationships. You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive attitude towards working with people with disability.

Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:

• Experience leading and supporting a team and promoting collaboration
• Empathy, adaptability, and a positive attitude towards people with disability
• Efficient time and organisational management
• Strong understanding of OMS, WHS, and HACCP to ensure compliance
• Proven emergency response knowledge and current Chief Warden qualification (desirable)

Prior to commencement you will also need to:

• Provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance (no older than six months)
• NDIS worker screening clearance
• Supply evidence of right to work in Australia and 100 points of identification
• Successfully pass a pre-employment medical

What's in it for you?

• Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging which can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
• A positive culture fostered through meaningful, purpose-driven work
• A diverse organisation with opportunities to collaborate and learn from other business units
• Opportunities for learning and development
• No weekend or evening shifts, and early finishes every Friday
• Mobile and Laptop provided

If you would like to enquire further about this opportunity, please contact Olivia Johnson on or All enquires will be treated in confidence.

Applications close Sunday, 7 September 2025.

We reserve the right to close applications prior to this date.

At Bedford, we believe in fostering a diverse, accepting, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people and those with disability.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the recruitment process or require an alternative method of applying that is accessible to you, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on or via email at We're committed to promoting a welcoming and supportive environment for all candidates, and we look forward to hearing from you.