Team Leader - Disability Support

Kirinari Community Services; Riverside, Kempsey; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirinari Community Services in Kempsey is seeking a Team Leader – Disability Support to oversee a team of Disability Support Workers, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to deliver safe, person-centred services.

This role focuses on building a positive team culture, guiding staff through supervision and development conversations, ensuring documentation and reporting are accurate, and aligning practice with NDIS standards to empower people to live meaningful, connected lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support Disability Support Workers in their day-to-day roles.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and accountable team culture.
• Support people to achieve their goals and exercise choice and control in their lives.
• Conduct regular supervision, coaching and development conversations.
• Promote safe, high-quality supports aligned with NDIS Practice Standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Support employee wellbeing, engagement and professional development.
• Ensure documentation, reporting and administrative requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Support workforce planning and operational requirements across the service.

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Kirinari is seeking a passionate and motivated Team Leader – Disability Support to join our Disability Services team in Kempsey.

This is an exciting opportunity for a current Kirinari employee who is ready to step into a leadership role, build their capability and continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.

About the Opportunity

As Team Leader, you will provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to a team of Disability Support Workers, helping to deliver safe, high-quality and person-centred services.

You will play an important role in creating a positive and accountable team culture, supporting quality outcomes and empowering the people we support to live meaningful, connected and self-directed lives.

This role is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and further develop your skills in people leadership, operational coordination and service excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor and support Disability Support Workers in their day-to-day roles.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and accountable team culture.
• Support people to achieve their goals and exercise choice and control in their lives.
• Conduct regular supervision, coaching and development conversations.
• Promote safe, high-quality supports aligned with NDIS Practice Standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Support employee wellbeing, engagement and professional development.
• Ensure documentation, reporting and administrative requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Support workforce planning and operational requirements across the service.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has demonstrated experience supporting people with disability or working within community services.
• Has experience mentoring, coaching, coordinating or supporting others in the workplace.
• Is passionate about person-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes.
• Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Can navigate challenges, make sound decisions and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Leads by example and contributes positively to team culture.
• Holds a current Driver Licence.
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Can work flexibly to meet the operational requirements of the service, including weekends, public holidays and sleepover shifts where required.

Why Kirinari?

At Kirinari, we are committed to supporting our people to grow, develop and build meaningful careers.

As a current employee, you already understand the difference our teams make every day. This opportunity gives you the chance to build on your experience, develop your leadership capability and have an even greater impact on the people we support and the teams around you.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Grow your leadership capability through practical experience leading, coaching and supporting others.
• Build your career with Kirinari and broaden your skills and experience.
• Make a greater impact by helping create a positive, engaged and high-performing team.
• Support others to succeed by sharing your knowledge, experience and commitment to quality services.
• Continue making a difference for the people we support while contributing to the success of the Kempsey service.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is open to current Kirinari employees who meet the inherent requirements of the role and demonstrate alignment with Kirinari’s values and service philosophy.

We strongly encourage applications from employees who are ready to take the next step in their career and further develop their leadership capability.

Employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in the role with their manager prior to submitting an application.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means building an engaged and positive team culture, supporting employees to perform at their best and ensuring the people we support receive safe, high-quality and person-centred services.

You’ll lead by example, support your team to grow and contribute to continuous improvement across the service.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to grow your leadership capability, support others to succeed and help shape positive outcomes for both your team and the people we support, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed and assessed upon receipt. Kirinari reserves the right to progress suitable candidates through the selection process and appoint to the position prior to the advertised closing date. Interested employees are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.