General Manager, Disability Services

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

Lead Brightwater’s significant disability services portfolio and make a lasting impact. As General Manager – Disability Services, you will guide Supported Independent Living, Capacity Building and Transitional Rehabilitation services—helping people achieve greater choice and independence. Combining strategic influence with hands-on leadership, you will grow sustainable, contemporary services that meet evolving client and community needs.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will turn strategy into measurable impact across operations, workforce, finance, quality, compliance and growth. You will inspire a high-performing leadership team, strengthen service integration and participant pathways, and position the portfolio for success in an evolving NDIS and health landscape.

Why Join Brightwater

• Lead purpose-driven services that increase independence, choice and quality of life.
• Inspire passionate teams united by dignity, respect and contemporary care.
• Shape enterprise strategy, innovation, growth and operational excellence.
• Build capability, lift performance and leave a meaningful legacy.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take-home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance.
• BrightwaterPlus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
• MyFitnessPassport access to gyms, studios and pools.
• 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.

What you’ll bring  

• Senior leadership experience in disability, health or community services.
• A strong record leading complex portfolios and delivering operational, financial and people outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of the NDIS, contemporary service models, quality, compliance and risk.
• The courage to lead change, unlock potential and build accountability, innovation and collaboration.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and commitment to person-centred outcomes.
• Clear, influential communication and strong relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure.
• Relevant degree qualifications in business and/or health.
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months.
• A current valid WA driver’s licence.
• Successful completion of Key Personnel checks, including bankruptcy clearance.

Talk to us

If you are a values-led leader who builds strong teams, transforms services and improves outcomes, bring your vision and energy to Brightwater—and shape what is possible in disability services.

Click Apply and upload your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability. Review the attached job description or contact Samantha Graham, Talent Mobilisation Partner, on 0419 730 *** or ***********@brightwatergroup.com for a confidential discussion.

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