Job Description

Manager Shared Living | Melbourne

Lead a high-impact service, develop great people, and build a career with purpose.

Are you a people leader who thrives on developing high-performing teams, creating positive cultures and making a real impact in your community?

At Aruma, you’ll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, empower others and help people with disability live great lives, on their terms. We’re looking for a capable and values-driven Manager to lead our Shared Living services across the Melbourne region and help create safe, inclusive and person-centred homes where people can thrive.

Permanent Full Time position available based in Melbourne

New to disability? That's okay.

We know great leaders come from many different industries. We welcome applications from leaders in disability, aged care, health, mental health, community services, hospitality, retail, customer service, education and other people-focused environments.

If you've successfully led teams, managed competing priorities and are passionate about supporting people, we'll provide the support and guidance to help you succeed.

Why Join Aruma?

At Aruma, you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact in your local community. Every day, you'll help create opportunities for people with disability to live independently, pursue their goals and be active members of their community.

At Aruma, we believe great leadership changes lives. That's why we invest in our people through development opportunities, supportive leadership, and meaningful careers that combine purpose with professional growth.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time leadership role
• Competitive salary plus superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Meaningful work with a purpose-driven organisation
• Opportunity to influence culture, service quality and outcomes
• A values-led workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity

Why You'll Love This Role

• Lead a team where your leadership genuinely changes lives
• Have the autonomy to influence service quality, culture and outcomes
• Be part of a supportive leadership network that values collaboration
• Join a national organisation with opportunities to grow your leadership career
• Gain exposure to service improvement, people leadership and operational management at scale
• Be empowered to make decisions and influence positive outcomes
• Make a meaningful impact in your local community every day

About the Role

As Manager Shared Living, you'll lead a diverse portfolio of disability support services across Melbourne. You'll oversee multiple homes, develop and inspire your teams, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive service excellence that delivers meaningful outcomes for the people we support.

This is an opportunity to combine people leadership, operational management and meaningful social impact in one rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of Support Workers
• Foster a positive, engaged and high-performing team culture
• Ensure services align with person-centred and human rights-based practice
• Partner with residents, families, advocates and stakeholders
• Support positive behaviour support strategies and safeguarding practices
• Oversee workforce planning, rosters and service delivery
• Manage budgets and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, policies and quality requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence

About You

You're an approachable and values-driven leader who knows how to bring out the best in people. You enjoy coaching teams, building strong relationships and creating environments where both employees and the people they support can thrive.

You'll bring:

• Experience leading and developing teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing operational priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• A commitment to inclusion, dignity and person-centred practice
• Experience in disability, aged care, healthcare, community services or another people-focused sector is highly regarded

If you don't meet every requirement but believe you'd be a great fit, we encourage you to apply.

Why Melbourne?

Melbourne is one of Australia's most diverse and vibrant communities, offering endless opportunities for connection, culture and professional growth. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a dynamic service portfolio while building your leadership career with a national organisation committed to inclusion, innovation and positive outcomes for people with disability.

Our Values

At Aruma, we are BRAVE:

Bold - We speak up for what's right

Respectful - We honour every person's dignity

Accountable - We lead with integrity

Value Teamwork - We achieve more together

Excellent - We strive for quality every day

These values guide everything we do and how we support people, families and each other.

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to lead a dedicated team, make a real difference and build a rewarding leadership career with Aruma, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026