We are Activ. We are Customer Driven, Listen Loudly, we Dare to Try and Deliver on Promises. As a team, we are a fantastic collection of diverse individuals all coming together to achieve a common goal which is to support those living with disability to live the life they choose.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can really make a difference and our Values resonate with yours, then come join us!

We offer generous benefits such as:

• Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• Flexible work options for work-life balance including working from home
• Training through Activ’s RTO
• Various staff benefits from our corporate partners
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• Free health hotline with unlimited 24x7 confidential health advice for yourself and your adult family members
• Up to 4 weeks of purchased leave available for full-time employees
• An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community

About the role

Activ is committed to empowering people with disabilities to live independently through rewarding employment in our social enterprises—like Property Care, Cleaning, Indoor Plant Rental, and Timber Manufacturing. We’re looking for a driven, experienced Employment Services Manager to lead our team in supporting employees with disabilities. You’ll oversee daily operations, guide career development, facilitate training, and build strong relationships to create employment pathways. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Operations, you’ll play a pivotal role in Activ’s mission, advocating for inclusion and providing pathways to sustainable employment.

A typical day in the role may look like……

• Leadership and Team Support: Lead and mentor Employment Coordinators, ensuring effective employee support, development, and compliance with the Supported Wage System (SWS).
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage employee onboarding, funding, and alignment with Activ’s goals, working with external partners to build a pipeline of candidates.
• Training & Development: Develop training programs to upskill employees, fostering a path to open employment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with schools, vocational centres, and advocacy groups to advocate for disability inclusion and employment.
• Program Oversight & Compliance: Ensure compliance with employment legislation, the Disability Discrimination Act, and NDIS standards, while maintaining a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

The ideal candidate will have:-

• Previous experience in a managerial role in employment services or a related field, preferably with experience in disability employment programs.
• Demonstrated success in implementing employment programs, strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of employment laws.
• Tertiary qualification in Community Services or a related field is desirable.

Submitting your application is easy, all we need is your current CV and a few questions answered and then one of the team will be in touch. As a part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a video interview. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to get or already have :

• National Police Clearance
• NDIS worker screening check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Valid Drivers Licence

To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.