Director NDIS

The Opportunity: 

A rare career opportunity has arisen for a seasoned leader to join our organisation as the Director of NDIS, providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and overarching business oversight for all NDIS services operated by Samaritans across our regional New South Wales footprint.

You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and experienced professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disability. This is your chance to work alongside a committed group of experts who bring deep knowledge, genuine care, and a shared purpose to everything they do.

Together, we’re building a future where every person is empowered to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

Why you’ll love working with us:  

At Newcastle Anglican, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support
Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.
Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements. 

Role & Responsibilities:  

• Leading all operational functions to successfully implement approved strategies to build, partner, inspire and enable delivery of financially sustainable growth
• Contribute to the development of, and lead the implementation of the NDIS Service Delivery and the strategic operational plan
• Ensure NDIS team meets all quality, risk management and legislative/regulatory compliance standards
• Actively demonstrate, pursue and enhance a culture of excellence and solution-based thinking • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support and enhance Samaritans NDIS Service delivery
• Achieve agreed financial objectives, by applying commercial management standards, policies and processes to planning, forecasting and budget preparation and management
• Develop and strengthen teams, implement workforce plans and development frameworks to align workforce capability with the organisations’ current and future priorities and objectives
• Form strong, robust and lasting external partnerships to support and grow Samaritan’s NDIS Services

About you? 

You are an experienced leader and operator with a proven track record and comprehensive understanding of NDIS service delivery, with the ability to pivot strategically to execute initiatives across a multi-site workforce aimed at fostering growth and development in line with the organisational strategic plan.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strongly developed leadership and people management capability with the ability to support and empower confidence to others in a complex environment.
• Highly developed risk management skills and exposure to project management
• A commercial lens in the provision of service delivery under NDIS
• A sound understanding and working knowledge of the NDIS Industry including accreditation, legislation, funding models, reforms and the shaping of policies and procedures.
• High level knowledge and understanding of the National Quality and Safeguarding Framework and ability to lead compliance in the service landscape.
• Proven internal & external stakeholder management experience including but not limited to government bodies, commission other relevant parties.
• Hold a tertiary degree or higher qualification in Business Management or a related discipline.
• Current Drivers’ licence
• Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Current NDIS Check

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

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