Disability Programs Team Leader - Lead & Impact

The Flagstaff Group; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Learning & development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Non-profit values-driven workplace

Job summary

Flagstaff Group in Illawarra is seeking a hands-on Program Team Leader to guide a supportive team and help participants build life skills and independence. The role suits education, disability, youth work or employment services backgrounds with a focus on leadership and outcomes.

You will drive program initiatives, manage staff performance and coordinate meetings with participants and stakeholders while interpreting NDIS plans and setting SMART goals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Education, Training & Assessment or 2+ years relevant experience.
• High-level communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent digital and administrative capability (Microsoft Suite + internal systems).
• Commitment to supporting people with a disability to achieve life, learning and independence goals.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• National Police Check, Working With Children Check & NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation and delivery of program initiatives that help participants build confidence and pathways into employment or further learning.
• Manage staff performance, provide constructive feedback and support ongoing development.
• Plan, schedule and run meetings with participants and stakeholders.
• Interpret NDIS plans and set SMART goals aligned with individual needs.
• Prepare assessments, reports, progress notes and evidence supporting NDIS funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with NDIS Quality & Safeguards.
• Oversee scheduling, rostering and service delivery across Life Choices programs in the Shoalhaven region.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with schools, families, carers, community partners and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Education, Training & Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Internal systems

Job description

Flagstaff Group in Illawarra is seeking a hands-on Program Team Leader to guide a supportive team and help participants build life skills and independence. The role suits education, disability, youth work or employment services backgrounds with a focus on leadership and outcomes.

You will drive program initiatives, manage staff performance and coordinate meetings with participants and stakeholders while interpreting NDIS plans and setting SMART goals.