Disability Support Leader: SIL Ops & Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Support Leader for Ballina, NSW. This permanent full-time role oversees two Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, coaches a team of Disability Support Workers, and includes an on-call component every six weeks with occasional travel.

You will lead operations, promote best practices in active support, and coordinate with families while maintaining compliance and risk management. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience leading disability/mental health service delivery.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Diploma in Social & Community Services or equivalent.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate 24/7 service operations for 2 SIL properties.
• Guide and inspire a team of Disability Support Workers.
• Maintain clear role distinctions and decisive leadership.
• Ensure mandatory reporting, compliance and risk management.
• Coordinate on-call rotations and occasional travel.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Problem solving

Creativity

Education

Diploma in Social & Community Services

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Support Leader for Ballina, NSW. This permanent full-time role oversees two Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, coaches a team of Disability Support Workers, and includes an on-call component every six weeks with occasional travel.

You will lead operations, promote best practices in active support, and coordinate with families while maintaining compliance and risk management. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.