Disability Support Leader – SIL Ops & Team Coaching

Narooma; Ballina Shire; Remote; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking an experienced leader to coach and mentor Disability Support Workers across two Supported Independent Living homes in Ballina and Lismore. The role includes an on-call component every 6 weeks and occasional travel.

You will oversee service delivery, ensure staff development, and maintain compliance, risk management, and reporting, while fostering a resilient, client-centred team culture.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in delivering disability/mental health services.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate 24/7 service operations for 2 SIL properties (Ballina & Lismore).
• Mentor and coach Disability Support Workers with a collaborative approach.
• Ensure clear role distinctions, decisive leadership, and staff coverage during leave.
• Oversee mandatory reporting, compliance, risk management, and resource optimisation.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing skills

Problem solving

Diploma in social services

Drivers licence

Disability services leadership

Education

Diploma in Social & Community Services

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking an experienced leader to coach and mentor Disability Support Workers across two Supported Independent Living homes in Ballina and Lismore. The role includes an on-call component every 6 weeks and occasional travel.

You will oversee service delivery, ensure staff development, and maintain compliance, risk management, and reporting, while fostering a resilient, client-centred team culture.