Area Manager

• Permanent | Full Time
• Salary: $136,725 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging benefit
• Location: Kingwood NSW 2747
• Access to Business Vehicle
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need 

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

This exciting opportunity will see you utilise your strategic, innovative, and business acumen to support and guide Community Services teams across Western Sydney (WS).

As a senior leader, you will play a key role in providing strong people leadership, coaching, and guidance to Program Managers, enabling teams to deliver high‑quality, outcomes‑focused services. Drawing on your experience in community services and effective communication skills, you will represent Mission Australia across WS, building and strengthening relationships with priority government representatives, funders, local partners and corporate stakeholders.

This role offers the chance to influence service delivery, embed best practice, and contribute to the successful implementation of Mission Australia’s strategy at a regional level.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Managers across the region to drive consistency in program delivery and share ideas, knowledge, and best practice.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure services meet or exceed performance targets and contractual requirements.
• Lead and manage teams effectively, including coaching, development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Provide regular feedback to the State Leader on the implementation of Mission Australia’s strategy, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Partner with the cross functional team and the State Leader to drive continuous improvement across services.

Requirements for Success

• Minimum 5–7 years’ management experience in a relevant sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams across multiple service offerings within community or human services.
• Proven ability to deliver business and service outcomes on time and within budget.
• Strong people management capability, with experience in coaching and developing others.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships, including government and funding bodies.
• A demonstrated commitment to community and social outcomes, with strong alignment to Mission Australia’s culture and values.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference  
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support  
• Volunteering opportunities   
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 
• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
• Further career development e.g. leadership training, coaching and peer support 

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]  

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

How to apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.