Housing Growth and Partnerships Manager

Araluen is a registered NDIS provider, supporting adults with disability in their homes, in the community and from various service bases in Melbourne, Victoria. Araluen puts people in charge of their supports – we respect and promote that NDIS funding should result in choice-driven and tangible improvements to quality of life for all participants. Delivering imaginative, considerate, caring, and reliable support matters at Araluen – we are committed to exceptional services and to building trusting, respectful relationships with our participants, the people who are important to them and across the communities in which we operate.

Our Vision:Imagining and achieving better lives

Our Mission: Inspiring, empowering and supporting people to have great lives

Our Values: Respect you, See you, Hear you, Inspire you.  Empower you and Working together as one

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid) | Type: 0.8 EFT

Contract: Two years

Salary: $88,097 pa plus Superannuation

Position purpose:

The Housing Growth and Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading the strategic expansion of Araluen's housing portfolio for people with disability, with a strong focus on identifying, developing, and delivering new housing opportunities that are person-centred, financially viable, and aligned with NDIS funding models. This role is also accountable for building and sustaining high-value partnerships across the disability, community, and housing sectors to drive participant referrals and connect individuals with Araluen's housing and complementary services.

With a strong outward-facing focus, the role spends the majority of time in the community—engaging with stakeholders, attending expos and events, and identifying emerging needs and opportunities. By combining insight, sector knowledge, and relationship-building expertise, the Housing Growth and Partnerships Manager plays a critical role in shaping Araluen's future housing landscape and ensuring participants have access to innovative, sustainable, and supportive living options.

Key Responsibilities involve:

• Strategic housing development
• Partnership and referral network development and management
• Community engagement and promotion
• Internal collaboration and project leadership
• Participant and family engagement
• Quality and compliance
• Team collaboration and culture
• Safety, compliance and professional conduct
• Continuous improvement

Key Selection Criteria:

• Extensive Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of demonstrated experience working in the disability services sector, with a strong understanding of person-centred practice and the NDIS environment.

• NDIS Expertise: In-depth knowledge of NDIS funding models, particularly in relation to Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and Independent Living Options (ILO), and the ability to apply this knowledge to develop viable housing solutions.

• New Housing Onboarding Experience: Proven ability to identify, assess, and lead the development of new housing opportunities, including financial viability assessments, project planning, and service setup.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated success in building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders including NDIS representatives, Support Coordinators, community organisations, families, and participants.

• Community Engagement: Experience in community outreach, including attending expos, school visits, and sector events to promote services and identify emerging needs.

• Project Management: Experience in organisational and project management leading complex initiatives from start to finish.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively across Victoria.

We offer:

• A strategic and visible role with real influence on our future

• A purpose-driven, supportive culture where collaboration matters

• Opportunities to grow with us professionally as we expand

• The chance to create change in people's lives through better services

• Salary packaging benefits.

Ready to grow something that matters? Join Araluen and help us build a stronger future for people with disabilities. Apply now and make your impact count