Supported Independent Living (SIL) Practice Leader

Australian Mentoring Services; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is seeking a SIL Practice Leader in Blacktown to oversee day-to-day SIL home operations and ensure high-quality, safe support for participants with complex ASD and psychosocial needs.

You will lead mentors, implement behaviour strategies, and ensure NDIS Practice Standards compliance while collaborating with families, clinicians and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in SIL or complex NDIS settings.
• Strong background supporting complex ASD & psychosocial disability.
• Leadership experience supervising and developing teams.
• Solid knowledge of behaviour support frameworks.
• Cert IV or higher in Disability, Mental Health or Community Services.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop mentors across multiple SIL homes.
• Implement and review behaviour support strategies.
• Drive compliance with NDIS Practice Standards.
• Work closely with families, clinicians, and stakeholders.
• Champion a strong, accountable, positive team culture.

Skills

SIL experience

NDIS complex settings

Leadership & team development

Behaviour support knowledge

ASD & psychosocial disability

Driving license

Education

Cert IV or higher in Disability/Mental Health/Community Services

Job description

Supported Independent Living (SIL) Practice Leader

Blacktown, New South Wales 2148, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 06 Oct 2026

Description

Lead. Inspire. Make Real Impact.

Are you an experienced disability leader ready to step into a role where you truly make a difference?

Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is growing in Western Sydney, and we’re looking for a confident, capable SIL Practice Leader with strong experience supporting participants with complex Autism (ASD) and psychosocial disability.

This is not a desk-only leadership role. This is hands-on, purpose-driven leadership where your expertise shapes lives.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead complex, meaningful work that changes lives
• Build and mentor high-performing SIL teams
• Join a values-led organisation that genuinely supports its leaders

The Opportunity

You will oversee the day-to-day operations of our Supported Independent Living homes, ensuring safe, consistent, and high-quality support for participants with complex behavioural and psychosocial presentations.

You’ll:

• Lead and develop mentors across multiple homes
• Implement and review behaviour support strategies
• Drive compliance with NDIS Practice Standards
• Work closely with families, clinicians, and stakeholders
• Champion a strong, accountable, positive team culture

What You Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in SIL or complex NDIS settings
• Strong background supporting complex ASD & psychosocial disability
• Leadership experience supervising and developing teams
• Solid knowledge of behaviour support frameworks
• Cert IV or higher in Disability, Mental Health or Community Services
• Driver’s licence and ability to travel locally

Why AMS?

At AMS, we don’t just provide support — we build environments where people feel safe, connected, and empowered to live a life worth living.

You’ll be supported, challenged, and given room to lead properly.

Company Overview

Beyond Independence AMS provides a unique, fully tailored service for participants seeking to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into the community with new skills. We focus on: Young people leaving care who need ongoing support due to intellectual disability or complex needs. Individuals reintegrating after prison, juvenile justice, or mental health facilities. People with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, including mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, substance abuse, and trauma histories. Our mentoring ensures participants can: Learn new skills Build prosocial relationships Contribute to their community Improve overall well-being Make safe, independent choices We provide non-judgmental, personalised support across Sydney and Wollongong, with plans to expand into rural communities.