Independent Living Team Leader

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd in Victoria invites applications for Independent Living Team Leader. You will coordinate and lead the Independent Living team delivering home and community support services under HACC PYP, CHSP and NDIS, focusing on culturally safe, person-centered care and client independence.

The role requires strong leadership, supervision of staff, and ability to plan, organise and manage resources within funding and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and supervision experience in a care or community service setting.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work for self and others within funding parameters.
• Understanding of human resources policies and procedures applicable to supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Independent Living team to deliver person-centred care.
• Manage time and priorities across service delivery and staff schedule.
• Plan and organise work of the team to meet funding and quality standards.
• Coordinate client care, workforce and resources efficiently within set timelines.
• Achieve objectives in a cost-effective manner using available resources.
• Apply governance and HR policies to daily supervision of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Time management

Planning & organising

Resource coordination

Tools

HR policies

Job description

Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring new perspectives and are willing to take risks. Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd (GAC) emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1979 we’re an organisation driven by progressive ideas, bold actions and a strong foundation of support.

Independent Living Team

The Independent Living Team delivers person-centered, culturally safe services that enable people to remain living independently, safely and with dignity in their own homes and communities. Our approach is founded on promoting choice, wellbeing, inclusion and independence while recognising the unique needs, aspirations and cultural identity of every individual.

The team provides a broad range of in-home and community-based supports through the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP), the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Servies are tailored to individual goals and may include domestic assistance, home maintenance, social support group and individual that enhance quality of life and strengthen community participation.

Working collaboratively with clients, families, carers, community partners and other service providers, the Independent Living Team adopts a holistic and strength-based approach to care. The team is committed to continuous improvement, cultural safety and delivering high-quality services that empower individuals to live meaningful, connected and independent lives.

Independent Living Team Leader

The Independent Living Team Leader is responsible for the effective coordination, leadership, and day-to-day management of GAC’s Independent Living team care services. This Team plays a crucial role in recognising the importance of culturally responsive service delivery while enhancing the quality of life for individuals.

This role oversees service delivery, workers’ supervision, client care coordination, and compliance with funding and quality standards. The position plays a vital role in building team capacity, maintaining service excellence, and supporting client independence, wellbeing and inclusion.

The Independent Living Team Leader is also responsible for assisting the Independent Living Manager with coordinating and managing the Independent Living program.

Responsibilities

This position is a supervisory role and member of the Senior Leadership Team and requires experience and skills in:

• Leadership and supervision of staff
• Time management
• Prioritising tasks
• Planning and organising their own work and the work of the employees under their control and direction
• Specific and set objectives are to be achieved in the most efficient and cost-effective manner within a set timetable with available resources
• Understanding of human resources policies and procedures applicable to the work performed and of the employees being supervised.

Further information regarding the position can be found in the full Position Description located on our website www.gunditjmara.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

GAC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.

Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police check and a VIC Driver's License or the ability to obtain the same.