Nurse Educator & Disability Support Leader (NDIS)

Wise Employment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A temporary role with potential perman

Clinical guidance from a Clinical Lead

EAP access

Job summary

Blue Iris Support Services is seeking an experienced Nurse Educator/Disability Support Manager for a temporary dual role combining staff leadership, participant support oversight and hands‑on education. The position offers potential permanence based on performance and operational needs, across SIL homes and office locations.

You will work under clinical guidance to ensure safe, person‑centred practices and build staff capability.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in disability, mental health, community services or a related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to complex mental health presentations and high-pressure situations.
• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution and staff performance-management skills.
• Experience delivering workplace education, coaching or competency-based training.
• Knowledge of professional scope, delegation, clinical guidance and escalation pathways.
• Knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, safeguarding, positive behaviour support and regulated restrictive practices.
• Excellent communication, organisation, judgement and documentation skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Working with Children Check, where required.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of safe, person-centred and least-restrictive supports.
• Guide support teams working with participants who have complex needs.
• Work across SIL homes and the office with visible leadership and practical support.
• Manage staff concerns, workplace conflict, performance issues and professional-boundary matters.
• Coach staff and provide clear, respectful feedback.
• Deliver induction, refresher and participant-specific education under clinical guidance.
• Maintain training and compliance records and assist with competency assessments.
• Review care plans and escalation paths with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with client intake to assess support requirements and risk, ensuring safe service start.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff training

NDIS knowledge

Mental health

Documentation

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Tools

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Blue Iris Support Services is seeking an experienced Nurse Educator/Disability Support Manager for a temporary dual role combining staff leadership, participant support oversight and hands‑on education. The position offers potential permanence based on performance and operational needs, across SIL homes and office locations.

You will work under clinical guidance to ensure safe, person‑centred practices and build staff capability.