Disability Support Team Lead

Kirinari Community Services; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Regular coaching

Career development

Positive Behaviour Support training

Trauma-informed practice

Therapeutic skill-building

Flexible rosters

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services is seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide a team of Disability Support Workers in delivering person-centred, therapeutic supports.

You will provide leadership, coaching and monitoring to ensure services align with participant goals, while maintaining quality and compliance. This role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, collaboration with families and ongoing development to build confident teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership, supervisory or senior support role.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Reliable and insured vehicle.
• Working with Children's Check / Blue Card, where required.
• Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of Disability Support Workers.
• Coordinate day-to-day service delivery and respond to emerging participant needs.
• Monitor participant outcomes and ensure supports remain aligned with goals.
• Promote participant choice, control, dignity and self-determination.
• Monitor documentation, notes and support records to ensure quality and compliance.
• Identify training, development and coaching opportunities for team members.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, support networks and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and quality service delivery.
• Support compliance with organisational policies, procedures and NDIS requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Job description

Kirinari Community Services is seeking an experienced Team Leader to guide a team of Disability Support Workers in delivering person-centred, therapeutic supports.

You will provide leadership, coaching and monitoring to ensure services align with participant goals, while maintaining quality and compliance. This role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, collaboration with families and ongoing development to build confident teams.