Disability Support Leader: SIL Operations & Mentoring

Life Without Barriers; North Lismore; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Life Without Barriers in Australia is seeking a proactive leader to coach and mentor Disability Support Workers across two SIL homes in Ballina and Lismore.

You will oversee daily operations, lead a high-volume service, and manage on-call coverage every six weeks, travel as needed, and ensure safety, compliance and person-centred support for clients with complex needs. Strong collaboration with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in disability or mental health services.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Creative thinker with good problem-solving ability.
• Diploma in Social & Community Services or equivalent.
• Valid Australian Drivers Licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate 24/7 service operations for 2 SIL properties.
• Coach and support a team of Disability Support Workers.
• Maintain clear role distinctions and decisive leadership.
• Ensure continuity of support and manage leave coverage.
• Foster resilience, active support, and complex client care.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Social & Community Services

Job description

Life Without Barriers in Australia is seeking a proactive leader to coach and mentor Disability Support Workers across two SIL homes in Ballina and Lismore.

You will oversee daily operations, lead a high-volume service, and manage on-call coverage every six weeks, travel as needed, and ensure safety, compliance and person-centred support for clients with complex needs. Strong collaboration with families is essential.