Team Leader - Central Coast

Unisson Disability; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Super

NFP Tax Benefits

Salary packaging

17.5% annual leave loading

Wellbeing leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work options

Free flu vaccinations

WHEREFIT membership

Milestone celebrations

Job summary

Unisson Disability on the Central Coast is seeking a Team Leader to manage a Supported Independent Living service. You will lead direct support professionals, ensuring high quality person-centred care that empowers clients to thrive.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day SIL operations, ensuring safe, welcoming homes, and coordinating rosters, recruitment and documentation in line with policy. Flexible hours and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of leadership experience in the disability sector.
• Willingness to participate in flexible working hours including on call, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence (P2/full) and are confident driving Unisson vehicles.
• Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of SIL sites.
• Ensuring homes are safe, welcoming, and compliant.
• Leading the development and review of person-centered support plan
• Ensuring documentation is accurate and aligned with policy and system requirements.
• Supporting clients during NDIS planning and review meetings
• Participating in behaviour support planning and restrictive practices where required
• Coaching and mentoring staff to enhance performance and engagement.
• Coordinating rosters, leave and recruitment with HR and Scheduling teams.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Education

Cert III/IV in Disability

Job description

TEAM LEADER - CENTRAL COAST

• Competitive Salary + Super + NFP Tax Benefits

• Be responsible for the leadership and management of two SIL sites

• Great opportunity to join a growing organisation dedicated to training and development

About Us - Unisson Disability

At Unisson, we believe disability doesn't define anyone. With over 100 years of experience, we've supported people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our name pays tribute to our beginnings - with the double S symbolising our original name, Sunshine, and the vision of our founder, Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Team Leader to manage a Supported Independent Living (SIL) service on the Central Coast. You'll lead a team of dedicated direct support professionals, ensuring high quality person-centred care that empowers clients to thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of SIL sites.
• Ensuring homes are safe, welcoming, and compliant.
• Leading the development and review of person-centered support plan
• Ensuring documentation is accurate and aligned with policy and system requirements.
• Supporting clients during NDIS planning and review meetings
• Participating in behaviour support planning and restrictive practices where required
• Coaching and mentoring staff to enhance performance and engagement.
• Coordinating rosters, leave and recruitment with HR and Scheduling teams.

Who We're Looking For

• 2-3 years leadership experience in the disability sector
• Willingness to participate in flexible working hours including on call, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Energetic, compassionate, and emotionally resilient
• Excellent organisational, communication and coaching skills
• Hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence (P2/full) and are confident driving Unisson vehicles.
• Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable)

Why Join Us?

• Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay.
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wellbeing leave + option to cash out annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible work options and individualised training
• Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations