Location

Wallsend, NSW, Australia

At CPA, You're Not Just Leading a Team - You're Shaping Futures

Join an organisation with a legacy of leadership, compassion, and industry excellence in training.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a globally recognised, award-winning organisation known not only for delivering exceptional disability support services, but also for sector-leading staff training and development.

Lead with Purpose. Inspire through Service. Build Meaningful Connections.

EMBARK NOW on a deeply rewarding journey as a House Manager and make a lasting impact in the lives of CPA clients.

This is a pivotal leadership role within our Accommodation and Respite services, where you will oversee the day-to-day operations of one of CPA's group Shared Independent Living (SIL) homes in the Wallsend & greater Newcastle areas.

CPA operates close to 100 SIL houses across the Sydney & Hunter regions. As a House Manager, you'll guide and mentor a team of Disability Support Practitioners, ensuring clients receive unrivalled, high-quality care in a safe, welcoming home.

Note: the location of this role will be finalised during the recruitment process. Candidate location will be taken into account.

CPA will be commencing the interview process in January 2026.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team aligned with CPA’s values
• Foster a culture of person-centred care
• Oversee service operations to ensure client goals & outcomes are achieved
• Manage budgets, client service agreements, and tenancy arrangements
• Build strong relationships with families, carers, and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with NDIS, CPA policies, and legislative requirements
• Monitor and mitigate risks, safeguarding client wellbeing
• Coordinate facilities management to maintain safe, high-quality accommodation

What You'll Bring

We are looking for leaders who embody CPA values, are client-focused in their approach, and are passionate about making an impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

• Cert 3 or 4 in Individual Support and/or Leadership, or willingness to obtain
• Experience working in Shared Independent Living (SIL)/Accommodation Services under the NDIS Quality and Safeguard framework
• Proven capability to lead teams in SIL/Accommodation services
• Values and ethos to positively impact people with disabilities.
• Foundational financial management and strong operational planning skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• In-depth understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks
• Commitment to CPA’s values

What Makes CPA Different?

We are an Award-Winning Training Organisation.

CPA is a trusted Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications and advanced disability care skills.

Our training programs are backed by decades of experience and respected across the industry.

Working for us, we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• $100/year wellbeing allowance
• Discounted gym access for you and your family through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your household
• Paid Referral Bonus – earn when you refer a friend to join CPA
• Paid CPR & First Aid courses
• Comprehensive training throughout your orientation, with ongoing learning and development. We invest significantly in your growth, including specialist training opportunities and leadership development programs.

Important Information

At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. This role requires a high level of professional responsibility and leadership capability.

CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.