Day Program Team Leader

Sunnyday Carers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyday Carers is seeking an enthusiastic Day Program Team Leader to guide the delivery of person-centred day programs that empower participants to reach their goals and build independence.

You will lead a team of support staff, coordinate daily activities and community participation, ensure quality service delivery, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment where participants can learn, connect, and enjoy meaningful experiences in line with NDIS plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability services, community programs, or NDIS environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop creative and meaningful activities.
• Understanding of person-centred practice and NDIS service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day program team to deliver high-quality participant-focused services.
• Coordinate daily activities, programs, and community participation opportunities.
• Ensure activities align with participants’ goals, interests, abilities, and NDIS plans.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to team members.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants.
• Monitor service quality, documentation, incident reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, support coordinators, and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve participant experiences and program outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

NDIS knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Day Program Team Leader to join our team and lead the delivery of meaningful, engaging, and person-centred programs that support participants to achieve their goals and build greater independence.

The Day Program Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of support staff, coordinating daily activities, ensuring quality service delivery, and creating a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where participants can learn new skills, connect with the community, and enjoy meaningful experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the day program team to deliver high-quality participant-focused services
• Coordinate daily activities, programs, and community participation opportunities
• Ensure activities align with participants’ goals, interests, abilities, and NDIS plans
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to team members
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants
• Monitor service quality, documentation, incident reporting, and compliance requirements
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, support coordinators, and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve participant experiences and program outcomes

About You:

• Experience in disability services, community programs, or NDIS environments
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to develop creative and meaningful activities
• Understanding of person-centred practice and NDIS service delivery

Join a team committed to creating opportunities, independence, and meaningful experiences for people of all abilities.