SIL Team Leader: Care Operations & Team Growth

Kanda; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee a Supported Independent Living home, delivering high-quality, person-centred care for clients with complex needs. You will lead support workers, coordinate daily operations, and ensure compliance with NDIS standards and organisational policies.

As a Team Leader, you will manage team meetings, mentor staff, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement while safeguarding client safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader in an SDA/SIL setting.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Strong understanding of complex health care needs and behaviour support.
• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth day-to-day operations of the house.
• Oversee presentation, cleanliness, damage reporting and medication management.
• Keep house folders updated and ensure safety checks are completed.
• Support client appointments.
• Lead team meetings and provide ongoing mentoring and guidance.
• Foster a positive, client-focused team environment.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and attend meetings with Service Managers.
• Monitor client behaviours and maintain up-to-date safety planning; ensure VisualCare compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisation

Administrative skills

Tools

VisualCare

Job description

Kanda is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee a Supported Independent Living home, delivering high-quality, person-centred care for clients with complex needs. You will lead support workers, coordinate daily operations, and ensure compliance with NDIS standards and organisational policies.

As a Team Leader, you will manage team meetings, mentor staff, and maintain strong stakeholder engagement while safeguarding client safety and dignity.