Team Leader - NDIS

South West Institute of TAFE; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day care facility access

Social club and wellbeing activities

Employee recognition program

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South West TAFE – Warrnambool Campus is seeking a Team Leader for the NDIS program to oversee operations, drive performance, and support ongoing development of our registered disability services. You will lead the NDIS Program Officers and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

The role requires a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification (or substantial related experience) and checks including WWC and NDIS Worker Screening.

Qualifications

• Mandatory degree or postgraduate qualification and experience.
• Or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience and/or training.
• Victorian Working with Children check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the operation, performance, and development of the NDIS registered business and team.
• Provide leadership and direction to the NDIS Program Officers to meet participant needs and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service delivery aligns with NDIS guidelines.

Skills

Lived experience awareness

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

Lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South West Institute of TAFE – Warrnambool VIC

1d ago , from South West Institute of TAFE

• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus

• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus
• $87,521 per annum, plus superannuation

The Team Leader - NDIS implements the operation, performance and ongoing development of our NDIS registered business South West Disability Services.
The role also provides leadership and direction to the NDIS Program Officers and team to ensure the needs of our participants are met and all relative legislative and compliance requirements are adhered to and maintained.

The must haves

Mandatory requirements

• Relevant Degree or relevant post graduate qualification and experience
• Or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience and/or training
• Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

Highly desirable requirements

• Lived experience or awareness of the impact of disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community
• Substantial experience using Microsoft Office products and relevant industry software and programs

About us

South West TAFE was awarded Victorian Training Awards Large Training Provider in 2026, and is the leading provider of vocational education and training in South West Victoria.

From healthcare, business and technology to trades, arts and agriculture, we deliver over 150 courses to approximately 6,000 students across four campuses in the region.

Our focus is on preparing our students for the careers of tomorrow, equipping graduates with job-ready practical skills to succeed in a changing world of work.

We are equally committed to creating a supportive and diverse workplace where our people can grow and thrive. In 2026, SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for employee engagement.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions?Please contact:

Lisa Macdonald, Manager – Accessibility Services

0427 481 ***

**************@swtafe.edu.au

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check, National Police Record Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+