Operations Manager - Rural & Regional Victoria

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise in operational management and passion for community inclusion can truly make an impact? Annecto is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager for In-Home & Community Supports to lead, inspire, and drive transformative outcomes across rural and regional Victoria, primarily in the Loddon-Mallee region and the Ballarat and Grampians regions of Victoria.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Annecto, we’re not just an organisation—we’re a movement. Rooted in humanity, interdependence, authenticity, and innovation, we believe in the power of connection. From delivering cutting-edge programs to shaping policies that drive inclusivity, everything we do centers around people and their potential. We connect individuals and communities, delivering innovative support services in a time of exciting reform and change.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Operations Manager, you’ll be based from our either our Mildura or Ballarat site and will be required to travel between sites. You will be overseeing our Aged Care and Disability portfolios throughout rural and regional Victoria with a key focus on:

Leading & Inspiring: Motivate and mentor your team through a time of organisational change to deliver exceptional support and build on the positive foundations of a workforce spread across a vast geographic area

Driving Excellence: as an Aged Care and disability subject matter expert, ensure worker and service compliance, oversee audit outcomes, continuous improvement, and service improvements to enhance participant outcomes.

Forging Connections: Collaborate with families, carers, and stakeholders to create life-changing community networks.

Innovation & Growth: Develop and implement projects and strategies that align with community needs and organisational goals.

Delivering Results: Manage budgets, projects, and performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

A leader with experience in managing community and in-home support programs, primarily in Aged Care.

In depth knowledge of Aged Care and the new Support at Home reforms.

A good understanding of disability services and legislation, NDIS Quality and Safeguards and relevant policies.

A commitment to social justice and inclusion with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and a knack for fostering innovation.

Your Credentials:

• Relevant qualifications in Community Services, Social Sciences, or Management.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role
• Current National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• A Victorian driver’s license and readiness to travel regularly within the region.
• Compliance with Annecto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Why Join Us?

At Annecto, diversity and inclusion are more than values—they’re the foundation of our mission.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including mature-aged individuals, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability, and members of the LGBTI community.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a motivated leader eager to shape the future of community and in-home support services, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a movement that champions inclusion, innovation, and positive change