Program Lead – Mandala Farm Day Program
Lead an Exceptional Team. Create Meaningful Experiences. Change Lives.
Location: Abbotsbury, NSW
Salary: Competitive + Career Growth + Work That Matters
Employment: Full Time.
This isn't your typical disability support leadership role.
This is an opportunity to build something extraordinary.
We’re redefining what disability support looks like.
Forget fluorescent lights, four walls and repetitive routines.
Our Team Members (participants) spend their days working with farm animals, creating enrichment activities, growing produce, cooking, building projects, learning practical life skills and forming genuine friendships in a beautiful outdoor environment.
We’re looking for an exceptional Program Lead who can inspire people, lead a team, create unforgettable experiences and ensure every Team Member (participant) has a day they can’t wait to come back to.
If you’re someone who naturally takes ownership, leads from the front and loves creating positive energy—you’ll thrive here.
About Us
Mandala Care Group is an innovative, NDIS-registered provider committed to delivering high quality supports that help people live meaningful, connected and independent lives.
We believe disability support should be engaging, purposeful and centered around real experiences—not simply filling in time.
Our Farm Day Program offers Team Members (participants) the opportunity to build confidence, learn practical life skills, develop friendships and enjoy meaningful activities in a unique farm environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be responsible for leading the daily operations of our flagship Farm Day Program.
This includes:
· Leading and coaching a passionate team
· Delivering an engaging, structured daily program
· Assisting with program facilitation
· Creating an exceptional experience for Team Members (participants) and families
· Maintaining high standards across safety, quality and compliance
· Building relationships with families, Support Coordinators and allied health professionals
· Continuously improving the program through innovation and leadership
· Managing day-to-day operations and ensuring everything runs smoothly
This is a genuine leadership role where no two days are the same.
We’re Looking For Someone Who…
You’re the type of person who naturally walks into a room and people follow your lead.
You:
· Love developing people
· Stay calm under pressure
· Think ahead rather than react
· Can organise multiple moving parts
· Hold people accountable without losing your kindness
· Believe work should be fun, professional and purposeful
· Have genuine compassion for people with disability
· Aren’t afraid to roll your sleeves up and jump in wherever needed
If you describe yourself as energetic, positive, organised and solutions focused, we’d love to meet you!
Essential Experience
You’ll ideally have experience in:
· Leadership or management
· Disability, community services or human services
· Positive Behaviour Support
· Team development and coaching
· Operational management
· Stakeholder engagement
· Program delivery or coordination
· Problem solving and decision making
Experience leading disability day programs is highly regarded but not essential if you’ve demonstrated exceptional leadership elsewhere.
Essential Requirements
· Current Driver Licence
· NDIS Worker Screening Check
· Working With Children Check
· National Police Check
· NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Why Join Us?
You’ll enjoy:
✔ Beautiful outdoor farm environment
✔ Animals every day
✔ Genuine career progression
✔ Leadership development
✔ Supportive executive team
✔ Opportunity to shape one of Australia’s most innovative disability programs
✔ Be part of something people genuinely talk about
Our Culture
We’re not interested in people who simply “do the job.”
We hire people who care, who are heart-led.
People who notice the little things.
People who make others feel welcome.
People who leave places better than they find them.
If you’re passionate about leadership, creating exceptional experiences and making a genuine difference every day—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead one of Australia’s most innovative disability programs, click Apply and tell us why you’re the right person to help shape the future of the Farm Day Program.
Work Location: In person
