Centre Manager - Gamely Connect
Part-time | 4 days/ 30hrs | 65k-70k pro-rata + super | Caboolture South QLD
We use games to help people find their people.
Gamely Connect is a disability support service built around play and we’re on a mission to end social isolation for neurodivergent gamers. We run small group sessions where autistic adults and teens come together over computer games, D&D and board games to build social skills in a safe space.
We're a close-knit team with a fun work culture (yes, we play games at work) and a commitment to doing right by our participants.
The role
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who knows the disability sector and knows people management.
As Centre Manager, you'll work directly with the Director to strengthen our team, our systems and our path to NDIS registration. You'll own HR and people management, contribute to compliance and policy work, and help build the kind of organisation that staff and participants are proud to be part of.
We lead with a power-to-staff approach - that means making space for mistakes, and building our team up so that they can support our clients to the high standard that we are known for.
You’ll work 4 days a week, and half of those hours will be spent in-session leading from within, keeping an eye on the room, and modelling what great support looks like.
When not actively in a session, you will spend your time working in the centre/ office or remotely. As we grow, you will begin to work less in-session and more in the office.
What you'll do
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for our team
- Handle HR processes, disciplinaries, and workplace matters (Fair Work compliant, always) with support from the Director
- Support and develop our Team Leaders, and assist them to support our SWs
- Contribute to our NDIS registration readiness over the next 12 months
- Help improve internal systems - admin workflows, documentation, client paperwork
- Incident management
- Facilitate participant sessions
- Help design and run team and participant social events
- Be a visible, trusted presence for staff and build on our fun and supportive team culture
What we're looking for
You need:
- Strong leadership experience (hiring, reviews, performance)
- A solid understanding of the NDIS or similar programs (eg. childcare, aged care, support worker or similar)
- The ability to work hands-on - you'll be in sessions, with participants, alongside staff
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- A high capacity for play and an appreciation for gaming as a tool for connection
- Current Yellow Card, Blue Card, and First Aid (or ability to obtain)
- A reliable vehicle for client pick up and drop if needed
We'd love if you also have:
- Direct support work experience
- Experience working with autism, or a strong, demonstrated understanding of autism
- Experience with NDIS compliance or registration/ audit preparation
- Knowledge of NDIS group programs (Program of Supports, reporting responsibilities, line items etc)
- Experience in an organisation where you've had to build things from the ground up
- A strong passion for community building
The details
- Salary: $65,000 - 70,000 + super (pro-rata) - SCHADS 3.4
- Hours: 4 days per week, 30 hours
- Location: Caboolture South QLD (3 days in-centre, 1 day remote)
- Reports to: Director
Why Gamely?
We’re really proud of what we’re doing - we’re a small organisation that's actually fun to work at, that backs its staff, and where what you build actually matters. You'll be helping shape one of the few gaming-focused disability services in Australia, at exactly the moment it's finding its feet.
To apply, send your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your experience with gaming, your leadership values and why Gamely feels like the right fit to [email protected].
Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Caboolture South QLD 4510
