- Lead a frontline NDIS support team in Townsville
- Full operational accountability across a growing NDIS service
- Monthly RDO - an extra 12 days of leave per year
Service Manager — NDIS | Townsville | Kanda
You're accountable for what happens in people's lives every day — and you wouldn't have it any other way.
As a Service Manager with Kanda in Townsville, you'll lead a team of frontline support workers and set the standard for how they show up, how participants are supported, and what quality of care looks like in practice. The people we support need consistent, skilled and genuinely committed support — and your job is to make sure your team delivers it, every shift.
This is operational leadership in the truest sense — close enough to the work to see the difference you make, senior enough to shape how it's done.
What you'll be doing
- Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of frontline support workers to deliver consistent, high-quality, person-centred care
- Managing the operational and administrative end of the service — budgets, funding utilisation and mandatory reporting
- Developing and implementing service improvement initiatives that make a measurable difference to participant outcomes
- Ensuring compliance with NDIS legislation, reporting requirements and restrictive practice frameworks
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with participants, families, support workers and external stakeholders
- Supporting your team through complex and high-needs presentations with sound judgement and clear decision-making
You're the right person if...
- You have a minimum of two years' experience in service management or team leadership within the NDIS or a related human services environment
- You have strong working knowledge of NDIS legislation, funding frameworks and restrictive practice requirements
- You lead people well — not just manage them — and you know the difference
- You're highly organised, a sound decision-maker and calm when competing priorities hit at once
- You hold a Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor in Social Work, Community Services or a related field
- You hold or are willing to obtain a Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and unrestricted Driver's Licence
Why Kanda
We're one of Australia's most established care organisations and in Townsville, we're building something worth being part of.
- Monthly RDO for full-time employees - an extra 12 days of leave per year
- Wellness initiatives plus 24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app
- Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases
- Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers for Employee of the Month and service anniversaries
- Enjoy free Orbit World Travel Club membership - $100 travel voucher, exclusive offers, and dedicated support
- Genuine long-term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow
Want to chat about this role?
Reach out to Chelsea – Talent Acquisition Specialist
Email:
[email protected] Phone:
(07) 4111 1853
Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome — they’re essential to who we are and what we do.