Acting Regional Manager Townsville

About the role

selectability is seeking an acting regional manager from the 24 August 2026 - 05 October 2026. In this vital role you will report to the general manager and lead our dedicated team to enhance the mental wellbeing of our community.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Operations: ensure the smooth running of all operations related to NDIS services including community access support coordination supported independent living medium and short term accommodation within the Townsville region

Leadership: continue to be an active part of the leadership team maintaining close collaboration with the general manager

Relationships: maintain and foster relationships with key stakeholders across clinical community and primary health services as well as local and state government agencies and private industry

Budget: maintain budget management practices while growing the recipient base and ensuring operations are profitable

Workforce: continue recruiting training mentoring coaching and supporting local staff to maintain a strong capable workforce

Compliance: uphold compliance with all relevant industry standards

On-Call Availability: maintain readiness to be on-call and available to respond to any queries

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for improving mental health services and a knack for operational excellence we invite you to apply for this rewarding leave coverage opportunity.

About you

To be considered for this rewarding role you will have:

• demonstrated experience in leading teams programs and services particularly NDIS-related services
• be well-versed in industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• excellent communication skills both verbal and written including presentation skills
• highly developed analytical problem solving and numerical skills including the ability to compile analyse data and prepare reports
• a demonstrated high level of attention to detail with a consistent approach
• a demonstrated ability to prioritise
• ability to work under minimal supervision with the capacity to exercise initiative in the application of work processes and procedures and establish objectives and outcomes
• a demonstrated ability to show empathy and compassion
• high level organisational administrative and project management skills
• a proven ability to think critically and approach challenges with innovation

Role Requirements

• a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Quality Safety & You completion certificate (or the ability to obtain)
• a current minimum P1 C class Queensland drivers licence
• a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• out of hours work may be required from time to time
• some travel to selectability sites will be required from time to time
• current nationally recognised first aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)

About the offer

The acting regional manager is based in Townsville.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• attractive remuneration package
• up to $15900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• access to fitness passport
• flexible working arrangements
• career pathways and opportunities for development
• employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees

Applying

If this sounds like you please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.

If you would like more information please contact selectabilitys HR teamon (07)or by email

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

selectability is committed to creating safe environments where young people feel protected respected and heard. The successful applicant will be responsible for quality service delivery to young people recipients older persons families and the community within selectability.

We value lived experience cultural knowledge and diversity within our workforce as part of strengthening safe and inclusive practice.

If you would like to know more please visit our website.