SIL Male House Lead - Canberra

Danny Met Sally; Canberra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Danny Met Sally Pty Ltd is seeking a hands-on Male House Lead to oversee a SIL in Canberra. This permanent part-time role focuses on weekend work, leadership of staff, and delivering high-quality support to residents within a compliant, collaborative environment.

You will lead by example, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and dignity for participants. Apply to join a team dedicated to integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Team Leader/Manager in Supported Independent Living.
• Experience in High Complex Care and Behaviours of Concern support.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working With Children Check (Victoria)

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coach staff members, ensuring they are providing high-quality support to residents.
• Provide direct support to participants, addressing their individual needs and preferences and set the example for your team.
• Manage staff training, ongoing development, and performance management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Work with housing, rostering, client services, and recruitment for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ensure the team works in a positive and supportive culture.
• Manage risk of incidents and respond to incidents, implementing prevention strategies.
• Act as the family and key stakeholder liaison and be accountable for day-to-day running of the home.

Skills

Team leadership

Supported Independent Living

Behaviour management

Medication administration

First Aid & CPR

Driver's license

NDIS worker screening

Education

Disability-related qualification

Job description

About Us

Danny Met Sally is a National Premium Disability Service Provider with a difference. The philosophy that drives our organisational purpose is to support every client, staff member, their extended family, and everyone who comes into contact with DMS with the highest level of care, commitment, respect, and support that you would expect to be given to your family (Danny) or close friends (Sally).

Our purpose at Danny Met Sally is to set the benchmark standard of services provided for the disability community. To find out more about our story, visit: dannymetsally.com.au

About the role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Male House Lead to oversee a SIL in Canberra. This role a Permanent Part‑Time role to allow for weekend work.

This is your chance to inspire a team, lead by example, and create meaningful outcomes for the people we support. With strong career progression opportunities, this role offers growth, impact, and the chance to set the standard for excellence.

Responsibilities

As House Lead you will take charge and support across the following key areas:

• Lead, supervise, and coach staff members, ensuring they are providing high-quality support to residents.
• Provide direct support to participants, addressing their individual needs and preferences- set the example for your team
• Manage staff training, ongoing development, and performance management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Work alongside internal stakeholders including housing, rostering, client services, and recruitment to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ensure your team is working together within a positive and supportive culture.
• Manage risk of incidents, respond to incidents as required, and implement best practice strategies to prevent re‑occurrence.
• The House Lead will be the family and key stake holder liaison and will be accountable for the day to day running of the home.

Due to the participant's background, only Male Support Workers are required for this position. Thisis recognised as a genuine discrimination exemption andoccupation qualificationand is authorised under (Part 4, Division 4.1, Section 33A, Section 33B (1) (a),(b) & (2), Section 33C ((a) (i), (ii)) & (b), & Section 33D of the AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Discrimination Act 1991).

About You

Male House Lead Support Worker Only

• Minimum one year experience as a Team Leader/Manager in Supported Independent Living
• Experience in High Complex Care and Behaviours of Concern support.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Relevant qualification in disability or related field.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Driver’s License and comfortable driving a Van
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (Victoria)

Share our values of Integrity, Empathy, Creative, Inspire, Mindfulness and Bold

Why Join Danny Met Sally?

Our Support workers are a valued and integral part of our purpose, that are rewarded for their hard work and dedication through our employment benefits:

• Professional Development &ClinicalTraining
• Support from our team & wellbeing initiativessuch as EAP