Team Leader/ House Manager (HORSHAM, VICTORIA)

Sirv; Horsham; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award pay

Structured development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Sirv in Horsham, Victoria, is seeking a Team Leader for our Supported Independent Living home to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality care for participants with complex needs. You will guide and support a team of support workers, develop care plans, and ensure compliance and reporting to authorities.

The role requires leadership experience in SIL, a Certificate IV in Aged Care/Disability/Community Services, First Aid/ CPR, and NDIS Worker Screening.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, especially with complex needs.
• Proven leadership in supervising teams in SIL homes.
• Roster management experience and ability to coordinate staff schedules.
• Training and experience in Manual Handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of SIL homes.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure timely completion of restrictive practices reporting to authorities.

Skills

Disability support

Team leadership

Roster management

Manual Handling

Education

Certificate IV in Aged Care/Disability/Community Services

Job description

Job details

Are you a passionate and dedicated leader with experience supporting individuals with disabilities and guiding teams of support workers?

Do you want to make a real impact in the lives of people with complex support needs in a positive and rewarding environment?

Sirv is looking for an exceptional Team Leader to join our team in HORSHAM, Victoria, overseeing our Supported Independent Living (SIL) home and ensuring high-quality care for our participants.

About The Role

• Oversee the daily operations of our Supported Independent Living homes.
• Develop and implement support plans and risk assessments tailored to participants' individual needs and goals.
• Ensure restrictive practices reporting is completed accurately and submitted to relevant authorities (e.g., NDIS, DHHS) within required timeframes.
• Work collaboratively with families, teams, and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for participants with highly complex support needs.
• Guide and support Support Workers, ensuring they provide care in line with support plans.
• Lead by example - providing hands-on support to participants and promoting a strong, person-centered care approach.

About You

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities, particularly those with complex needs.
• A Certificate IV in Aged Care, Disability, or Community Services (or equivalent), along with a current First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Proven leadership skills in managing and supervising teams in SIL homes.
• Training & experience in Manual Handling.
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Schizophrenia (highly regarded).
• Experience in managing rosters.
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Happy to work in an environment with cats.

Why Join Sirv?

• Supportive & Experienced Leadership - Work with industry leaders who genuinely care about your growth and well-being.
• Clear Expectations & Ongoing Learning - Get set up for success with structured guidance and continuous development opportunities.
• A Positive & Fun Team Culture - We believe that a happy team delivers the best support!
• Competitive Pay & Above-Award Rates - We offer highly competitive salaries, exceeding the SCHADS Award.

At Sirv, our mission is simple: empowering our participants to achieve their goals, no matter how big or small.