Area Manager

14 hours ago


Brisbane QLD, Australia MANAWISE Care Pty Ltd Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Area Manager Brisbane North – Lead with Purpose at MANAWISE Care

At MANAWISE Care, we believe in advancing people and communities; and that starts with our team. We're excited to offer a career-defining internal opportunity for a passionate, values-driven leader to step into the role of Area Manager.

About the Role

As an Area Manager, you'll be the driving force behind exceptional care. You'll lead teams across multiple residential programs, ensuring young people receive culturally informed, therapeutic support that truly changes lives.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact - not just on individuals, but on the future of care at MANAWISE.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and Inspire: Manage and develop Care Leaders and Practitioners across multiple residences.
  • Drive Quality: Ensure compliance with all regulatory, departmental, and organisational standards.
  • Grow the Region: Oversee the development of new programs and services aligned with funding and care goals.
  • Champion Culture: Embed cultural practices and values across your teams.
  • Support Your People: Lead recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and succession planning.
  • Be Present: Maintain a visible leadership presence across all sites; minimum once per month per residence.
  • Represent MANAWISE: Engage with stakeholders, lead meetings, and contribute to policy development.

About You

You're already a passionate advocate for young people and a trusted leader within MANAWISE. You bring:

  • A strong track record in residential care leadership
  • Relevant Qualifications, ideally a Bachelor's degree in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of trauma-informed care and the Child Protection Act 1999
  • Current Blue Card, First Aid, driver's licence, and police check
  • Ability to Obtain a Licensed Care Services Suitability Screening.
  • Completion of Hope and Healing training
  • Most importantly, your values-aligned, team-focused, and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey.

Ready to take the next step?

Submit your expression of interest, by following the link or send your resume and cover letter, outlining why you are the best person for the role to Applications close 12 November 2025

Let's grow together - because at MANAWISE, we don't just lead, we care to the core

Company Overview

Working together to create caring, connected and thriving communities - We provide quality care services to our most vulnerable community members in the child safety.


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