NDIS Team Leader

Sunrise Health Services Aboriginal Corporation; Katherine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation seeks an experienced NDIS Team Leader to drive delivery and growth of disability services across remote Aboriginal communities. You will lead a dedicated NDIS team, manage funding, budgets and compliance, and strengthen partnerships with participants, families and community stakeholders.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Business Manager, the role emphasizes culturally safe, person-centred support and program development in the NT’s Big Rivers region.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a similar NDIS/RCC role.
• Experience with NDIS, mental health or disability sector, preferably in an Aboriginal community.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence.
• Non-adverse National Criminal History Check.
• Current NT OCHRE clearance.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Sunrise's NDIS services across Sunrise communities.
• Oversee NDIS funding agreements, budgets, compliance and reporting.
• Support program audits, quality improvement and compliance activities.
• Build strong relationships with participants, families, carers, guardians and stakeholders.
• Act as a key link between the NDIA, Sunrise communities and service provider agencies.
• Coordinate monthly NDIS billing against participant plans.
• Support staff performance, wellbeing, orientation and development.

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance

Communication skills

Education

Disability/human services qualification

Job description

Lead meaningful change in remote Aboriginal communities

Are you an experienced NDIS or disability services professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference?

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an NDIS Team Leader to lead and grow our NDIS-funded disability services across the region. This is a rewarding opportunity to support people living with disability to exercise choice and control and access services that promote their physical, psychological and social wellbeing.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Business Manager, you will provide operational leadership across the NDIS program, supporting service delivery, compliance, financial management, staff performance and community partnerships.

About the role

You will be responsible for the effective delivery and growth of Sunrise's NDIS services, including:

Leading and supporting the NDIS team to deliver person-centred services.

Managing NDIS funding agreements, budgets, compliance and reporting requirements.

Supporting the implementation and growth of the NDIS program across Sunrise communities.

Building strong relationships with participants, families, carers, guardians and community stakeholders.

Acting as a key link between the NDIA, Sunrise communities and service provider agencies.

Supporting staff performance, wellbeing, orientation and professional development.

Maintaining accurate administrative, financial and NDIS data records.

Coordinating monthly NDIS billing against participant plans.

Supporting program audits, quality improvement and compliance activities.

Developing and strengthening relationships across the community and disability sector.

Supporting community capacity-building activities and culturally respectful service delivery.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who can combine strong operational management with a genuine commitment to culturally safe, person-centred support.

You will have:

2-3 years' experience in a similar role working with NDIS and/or RCC.

Qualifications in disability services, ATSI health services, human services, community welfare and/or social work.

Demonstrated experience in NDIS, mental health or the disability sector, preferably within an Aboriginal community.

Experience with program audits and compliance.

Proven team management experience and the ability to contribute positively to workplace culture.

Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills.

Knowledge of community networks and the factors that enable or create barriers to social inclusion.

Demonstrated ability to build respectful and collaborative relationships with participants, families, communities and stakeholders.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to work sensitively and maintain a culturally safe environment in remote Aboriginal communities.

At Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, we believe the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service model is essential to achieving the best possible health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

You will join an organisation committed to culturally safe, holistic and community-focused service delivery, while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

Our Sunrise Way is built on six values:

Commitment | Open-mindedness | Honesty | Efficiency | Respect | Education

We are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

2-3 years' experience in a similar NDIS and/or RCC role.

Current unrestricted driver's licence.

Non-adverse National Criminal History Check.

Current NT OCHRE clearance.

Acceptable vaccination status to work with vulnerable people in the NT.

Right to work in Australia.

Make a difference with Sunrise

If you are an experienced NDIS professional who is passionate about person-centred support, community connection and improving outcomes for people living with disability, we would love to hear from you.

Join Sunrise Health Service and help build stronger, more inclusive communities across the Big Rivers region.