State Manager Disability & Ageing

Location: Tasmania (Hobart or Launceston preferred)Salary: 198k to 221k + super + salary packagingEmployment status: Full Time Permanent – HybridJob number: 3544
Hey you!
Know Tasmania’s disability sector? Love bringing people, communities and great services together? This could be your next leadership opportunity.
genU is looking for an experienced State Manager Disability & Ageing to lead our services across Tasmania.
This is a senior leadership role with genuine scope to make an impact – shaping the direction of our Tasmanian services, supporting great teams, building strong local partnerships and ensuring the people we support receive high-quality, sustainable and person-centred services.
At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.
We're open to flexible hours, part-time, or job share arrangements – because great people thrive in different ways.
What you’ll do
As our State manager Disability & Ageing you’ll:
Lead our Disability & Ageing services across Tasmania, setting clear direction and supporting teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, employees and the organisation.Be a trusted face of genU in Tasmania, building strong relationships with government, regulators, community organisations, advocacy groups and sector partners.Balance purpose with performance, driving financial sustainability, service improvement and thoughtful growth opportunities across the state.Keep quality and the people we support at the centre, championing person-centred services while ensuring we meet our NDIS, Aged Care and broader regulatory responsibilities.Lead and grow great teams, creating an inclusive, collaborative environment where people feel supported to do their best work.
What you’ll bring
Senior leadership experience within disability services, human services, community services or a related sector, with the confidence to lead complex service delivery operations.A strong understanding of the disability sector – its opportunities, challenges, funding environment, reforms and what great contemporary service delivery looks like.Commercial and operational confidence, including experience with budgets, workforce leadership, performance, continuous improvement and organisational growth.Strong Tasmanian connections and credibility, with the ability to build trusted relationships across government, community and sector networks.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Leadership and Management, Disability Services or a related discipline.A genuine ability to bring people with you – you’re an engaging communicator, collaborative leader and confident influencer who can work across teams, communities and senior stakeholders.
(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
Why you’ll love working at genU
At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.
We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.
You’ll also get
Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid workingSalary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefitsPurchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-FiUniversity Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance programReferral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded15 days personal leave – 5 days extra to National Employment Standards*
Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.
Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.
You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE. (Only from our careers page.)
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at talent@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119