Team Leader Temporary (Full Time)

Forsight Australia; Shellharbour; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Innovative Culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Professional Growth

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Forsight Australia is seeking an experienced Team Leader for Lotus House in Albion Park. The role is hybrid and on a temporary full-time basis for 3 months, with potential extension. You will lead a small ASW team delivering person-centred SIL support and collaborate with care managers.

You will coordinate shifts, support staff development, and maintain high-quality care while engaging families and other providers in a respectful, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Cert III or equivalent in disability support or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership of care teams.
• Ability to manage shifts including sleepovers and nights.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small home-based team of ASWs with a client-centred approach.
• Collaborate with Client Care Manager and Coordinator to deliver care.
• Maintain 24/7 roster with two dedicated leader shifts weekly.
• Engage families and guardians to support outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Motivate others

Sleepover/active night shifts

First Aid & CPR

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening willingness

Right to work in Australia

Education

Cert III in Disability or related discipline

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our dedicated team at our Lotus House based in Albion Park on a temporary full-time basis for 3 months initially with possible of extension. This is an exciting opportunity to lead within a supportive environment that prioritises quality care and a positive team culture.

Join a caring organisation where it’s all about enhancing inclusion, independence, and the well‑being of our clients and staff.

About Us

At Forsight Australia, we believe in creating positive futures through our commitment to innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. As a leading organisation in our field, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that values individual contributions, embraces diversity, and promotes professional growth.

As a ‘for-purpose’ organisation providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) to individuals with a range of sensory impairments and additional disabilities, our focus is to create opportunities for our clients to enhance their independence, inclusion, and well‑being.

Forsight was established in 1978 by a group of parents and teachers wanting to ensure their children had a pathway to independent living as young adults and beyond. Their mission has expanded to include people with a range of sensory impairments and disabilities, supporting a growing number of clients in homes. The love and dedication of those original parents and teachers remains at the heart of all we do.

With 16 shared accommodation homes across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra and growing, our mission is to provide high-quality care and improve the quality of life for our clients.

You can visit our website at www.forsight.org.au to learn more.

About the role

Our Team Leaders work within a hybrid model, combining frontline client support with leadership responsibilities. Typically, they work a shift work roster, spending time alongside our Active Support Workers (ASWs), with two dedicated shifts per week allocated to team leader duties.

In this role, the Team Leader works closely with a dedicated Client Care Manager and Client Care Coordinator to lead a small, home-based team of ASWs, delivering person‑centred support that empowers clients in their daily lives.

Strong communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, such as families, guardians, and other service providers, is essential. Equally important is the ability to lead, support, and develop a small but passionate team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

About You

You are enthusiastic, caring and committed to supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life!

You will have

• Cert III in Disability, or related discipline or at least 1 year experience in a similar role
• Led teams before and have an excellent grasp of how to lead and motivate others
• Be able to work with challenging behaviours in a supportive model of care
• Available for regular shifts on a 24/7 rotating roster (including sleepover and active nights)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (with at least 3 months until expiry)
• Valid and unrestricted Australian driver's licence
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia - open to sponsorships
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why Forsight Australia

• PBI Salary Packaging: Maximise your earning potential with AccessPay’s PBI salary packaging, unlocking tax benefits and boosting your take‑home pay.
• Innovative Culture: Join a team that values creativity and embraces new ideas.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be a part of an organisation that celebrates and promotes diversity at every level.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our employees' development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real impact to the lives of others.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regrettably are unable to respond individually to each submission. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period. Thank you for considering Forsight!

Forsight is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at*******@forsight.org.au.