Senior Manager, Bridges

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For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse.

As one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country  
Full time, Permanent role
Competitive Salary + Super and Salary Packaging

Berry Street Yooralla is seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Manager, Bridges to lead the strategic direction, growth and sustainability of our Bridges portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing service delivery, driving innovation in disability-informed practice, and strengthening partnerships across child and family services, health, education and government sectors.

The Bridges Program is a specialist, community - based allied health initiative that supports children with disabilities and complex needs alongside their families and carers. You will play a key role in positioning Berry Street Yooralla as a leader in integrated, disability-informed practice, improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

Working closely with the Executive Director, Disability Services, you will contribute to service development, sector influence, and key reform initiatives across the Victorian community services landscape.

Key focus areas include:

Lead the delivery of high-quality, safe and compliant Bridges services across all streams.
Drive the growth, sustainability and impact of the Bridges portfolio.
Strengthen referral pathways and integrated service responses across sectors.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, community and sector stakeholders.
Lead innovation and continuous improvement of disability-informed service models.
Provide strategic leadership, workforce support and performance oversight.

You are a collaborative and strategic leader with strong sector experience and a passion for improving outcomes for people with disability.

You will bring:

Demonstrated experience in disability, allied health or community services.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice, functional assessment and person-centred approaches.
Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience leading in complex, regulated service environments and driving change.
Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving capability.
A genuine commitment to inclusion, human rights and culturally safe practice.
Bachelor level qualification in Allied Health or a related field.

What We Offer

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We offer a supportive, purpose-driven environment where you can make a meaningful impact:

✓Salary packaging benefits, including meals and accommodation

✓Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions

✓Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm, Friday 24th July 2026.

Please note applications sent via email will not be accepted.
To be consider please only apply via the relevant job links.
We will be reviewing and assessing applications as they are received.
For queries on the role please contact Melissa Coffrey, Executive Director, Disability Services Melissa.Cofre@yooralla.com.au

Find out more about our work culture and what we do.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email hr@yooralla.com.au or 9666 4501.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.

Advertised: 16 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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