Team Leader, Life Skills & School-to-Work Pathways

The Flagstaff Group; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Career progression

Job summary

The Flagstaff Group is seeking a hands-on Team Leader for Access to Work & Life Skills in the Illawarra region. You will lead a team, interpret NDIS plans, and drive life skills and school-to-work pathways for participants.

This full-time role emphasizes mentorship, program development, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Experience in education, disability services, or employment supports, plus relevant qualifications and checks, are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Education, Training & Assessment OR 2+ years relevant experience.
• High-level communication skills and confidence engaging with a wide range of people.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent digital and administrative capability (Microsoft Suite + internal systems).
• A genuine commitment to supporting people with a disability to achieve life, learning and independence goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and upskill Life Skills and School to Work Support Workers.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of program initiatives that help participants build confidence and pathways into employment or further learning.
• Manage staff performance, provide constructive feedback and support ongoing development.
• Plan, schedule and run meetings with participants and stakeholders.
• Interpret NDIS plans and set SMART goals aligned with individual needs.
• Prepare assessments, reports, progress notes and evidence supporting NDIS funding requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with NDIS Quality & Safeguards.
• Oversee scheduling, rostering and service delivery across Life Choices programs in the Shoalhaven region.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with schools, families, carers, community partners and internal teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Program Coordination

Staff Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Education, Training & Assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

NDIS Documentation System

Job description

The Flagstaff Group is seeking a hands-on Team Leader for Access to Work & Life Skills in the Illawarra region. You will lead a team, interpret NDIS plans, and drive life skills and school-to-work pathways for participants.

This full-time role emphasizes mentorship, program development, and strong stakeholder collaboration. Experience in education, disability services, or employment supports, plus relevant qualifications and checks, are essential.