Manager Shared Living – Wodonga or Wangaratta (Identified Position)

This is an identified role for people with disability.

Lead in Your Community. Make a Real Difference.

Do you live in Wodonga or Wangaratta and want a job that matters? At Aruma, we help people with disability live the life they choose. Now we’re looking for a local leader with lived experience to guide our Shared Living homes and teams.

This is a full-time, permanent job — right here in your community.

Why This Job is Special

• Make homes safe and welcoming for residents every day
• Lead local teams of Support Workers
• Use your lived experience to make real change
• Grow as a leader while staying close to family, friends, and community

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support Support Workers in Shared Living homes
• Make sure residents get high-quality, person-centred care
• Help with positive behaviour support and safety
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and the local community
• Manage rosters, budgets, and NDIS requirements
• Coach your team and embed Aruma’s BRAVE values

Who You Are

• You identify as a person with disability (this is an identified role)
• You have experience in disability, aged care, allied health, youth or community work
• You have led teams before
• You communicate clearly, solve problems, and can lead with confidence
• You care about inclusion, dignity, and person-centred support
• You want to make your local community stronger

Life at Aruma

We are BRAVE:

• Bold – Speak up for what’s right
• Respectful – Treat everyone with dignity
• Accountable – Lead with honesty and heart
• Teamwork – Do great things together
• Excellent – Strive for quality every day

You’ll be joining a team supporting over 5,000 people across Eastern Australia — making a real difference close to home.

We Support You

Aruma is committed to inclusive recruitment. We can provide support or adjustments during the recruitment process or at work.

Why Apply Now?

If you’re ready to lead locally, make your community better, and use your experience to help others, this is the role for you.

Have questions or need support? We're here to help!

Contact Ali Pataky, Talent & People Services Team Lead, on (02) 9452 8760 or email talent@aruma.com.au — we'd love to hear from you.

This position is advertised under a Special Measure in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), and applications are strongly encouraged from people with disability.