Team Leader

CareChoice Group Ireland; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CareChoice is seeking a Team Leader in the complex disability program to supervise a dedicated team in Melbourne, with regional travel as needed. You will drive person-centred care and ensure services meet high quality standards.

The role requires an AHPRA-registered nurse with team leadership experience, a Diploma/Certificate in Disability or related field, and a commitment to collaborative, strengths-based practice with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered nurse with current registration.
• Experience as a Team Leader in the disability sector.
• Qualification in disability/community services or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, mentoring and supporting staff to identify and respond to behaviours that increase risk.
• Coordinating supports for clients with complex needs.
• Maintaining and auditing client records for compliance purposes.
• Managing crises and following up on incident reports.
• Assessing staff performance on an ongoing basis.
• Providing participant updates at care team meetings.

Skills

Registered nurse

Team leader

Disability services

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

Lead and support a team delivering complex disability services

Role based in east and south-east Melbourne, with ad hoc regional travel

Make a difference through person-centred care and meaningful inclusion

Are you a registered nurse with team leader experience and a passion for supporting people with complex needs and helping your team deliver exceptional care?

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join our complex disability team at CareChoice.

About the role

Reporting directly to our Regional Disability Manager, you’ll supervise, manage and motivate team members across our complex disability programs. You’ll ensure the team delivers quality services and safeguards that support clients’ meaningful participation and inclusion in the community.

Your role will include:

• Coaching, mentoring and supporting staff to identify and respond to behaviours that increase risk
• Coordinating supports for clients with complex needs
• Maintaining and auditing client records for compliance purposes
• Managing crises and following up on incident reports
• Assessing staff performance on an ongoing basis
• Providing participant updates at care team meetings

About you

As a positive role model with a ‘can-do’ attitude, you’ll have a high degree of initiative and a strong desire to achieve outstanding results.

For this Team Leader role, we’re looking for a registered nurse with current AHPRA registration.

You’ll also have:

• Strong experience as a Team Leader in the disability or similar sector
• Previous experience supporting clients with complex needs
• Relevant qualifications in the disability and community services (Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent)
• A genuine desire to ensure that clients receive exceptional service
• Willingness to work as part of a team and cultivate a strengths-based approach
• Knowledge of restrictive practices
• Knowledge and experience writing person-centred plans
• Excellent attention to detail and supervisory skills

Mandatory Requirements

• Current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse
• Current First Aid and CPR qualification
• Valid and current Victorian driver’s licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)