Regional Services Manager – Community Services (Maternity Leave Cover) Alzheimer’s Queensland | Upper Mount Gravatt | Fixed-Term Full-Time (June 2026 – March 2027) $150,000 12% superannuation salary packaging fully maintained company vehicle About This Opportunity This is more than a maternity leave contract—it's an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a well-established, values-driven organisation and make an immediate impact. Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is seeking an experienced and people-focused Regional Services Manager to lead our Brisbane South community services portfolio during a period of parental leave coverage. Reporting directly to the State Manager, you will oversee centre-based respite, in-home support, and community programs, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred services while supporting operational performance and team success. You'll inherit an established service with experienced teams, existing referral pathways, and strong community relationships, allowing you to focus on leading people, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing service outcomes from day one. This role would suit experienced leaders from aged care, home care, disability, health, or other regulated community service environments who enjoy balancing operational leadership with compassionate, client-centred care. Contract: June 2026 – March 2027 (10-month fixed-term maternity leave cover). Location: Upper Mount Gravatt, supporting Brisbane South services. What’s in it for You? Competitive salary of $150,000 12% superannuation. Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay. Fully maintained company vehicle. Step into an established service with experienced teams and strong foundations. Work closely with senior leaders and contribute to strategic decision-making. Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance. The opportunity to broaden your leadership experience within a growing organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of centre-based respite and community services. Support, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams to achieve high performance. Monitor service delivery, budgets, utilisation, and operational outcomes. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, and community stakeholders. Strengthen referral pathways and identify opportunities for service growth. Ensure compliance with funding requirements, quality standards, and organisational policies. Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities. Coordinate reporting, accreditation activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with the State Manager to achieve service objectives and strategic priorities. Promote a culture of person-centred, values-based care across all services. About Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) Founded in 1983, Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is Australia’s largest dementia association, which also caters to older Australians requiring loving care and support. As an inclusive organisation, we strive to create meaningful lives by tailoring a person’s living arrangements and lifestyle to best meet their, or their loved one’s, needs. AQ delivers a comprehensive range of services including residential aged care, home care packages, community respite, specialist dementia support, education and training, and a Dementia Help Line. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care aligned with best practice and the Aged Care Quality Standards. About You Must have full Australian working rights with no restrictions. Recognised qualification in aged care, health, disability, community services, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience leading aged care, community, disability, or health services. Experience managing teams, budgets, and operational performance. Strong understanding of community-based service delivery and person-centred care principles. Proven ability to build strong stakeholder and community relationships. Sound knowledge of compliance, governance, risk, and quality standards. Current First Aid and CPR Certificate. Current Australian Driver’s Licence. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Ability to adapt and lead effectively within a dynamic environment. Want to Apply? Submit your application via SEEK, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Other Information Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role. Apply Now About Us We have over 500 specialist staff who work alongside our community and residential clients. Our philosophy of care creates a good work culture that not only benefits our staff, but benefits our clients and residents. We focus on supporting and enabling our clients that results in quality time being spent with them and not just focusing on tasks.
