Shape the Future with Breakaway Toowoomba Inc.

Why Breakaway Toowoomba Inc.?

Since 1986, Breakaway Toowoomba has been a cornerstone of the Toowoomba community, committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. From our beginnings as a family-focused organisation providing respite for children, we’ve expanded our services to offer independent living, community participation, in-home support, social groups, and NDIS access support for all ages. Our unwavering commitment to quality care, innovation, and community integration has made us a leader in the disability sector.

Be Part of Something Bigger: The Role

As a House Leader, you will do more than just manage day-to-day house operations—you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our clients. You’ll oversee the coordination of services within our residential homes, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of care. In this full-time, hands-on role, you’ll work closely with the house team, clients, and their families to foster a supportive and nurturing environment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Build Strong Relationships: As a consistent point of contact for clients and their families, you’ll build trust and ensure every interaction is positive and supportive.
• Deliver Quality Services: Coordinate services with Client Liaison Officers to ensure clients’ appointments, community participation, and daily support are aligned with their goals.
• Maintain Compliance: Oversee compliance with NDIS standards, house documentation, and reporting, ensuring quality service delivery that meets our high standards.
• Foster Team Collaboration: Lead a passionate team of support workers, guiding them to deliver person-centered care and creating a culture of excellence.
• Manage Risk and Behaviour Support: Implement and monitor positive behaviour support plans, manage risks, and ensure that restrictive practices are applied as required.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Leadership Experience: You have proven experience leading teams in a disability services environment.
• NDIS Knowledge: Strong understanding of NDIS standards, positive behaviour support, and restrictive practices.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong connections with families, stakeholders, and support teams.
• Organisational Skills: You’re highly organised and can juggle multiple tasks while ensuring compliance and quality outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A capable and resilient leader
• Certificate III or Certificate IV or above in disabilities or equivalent
• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Disability highly regarded (or equivalent experience)
• Experienced in following Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) essential
• Mental Health experiences essential
• Knowledge of AUSLAN highly regarded
• Blue Card with NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver’s Licence essential
• CPR/First Aid qualifications (or willingness to obtain).

What Sets Us Apart:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive package that includes salary packaging and health discounts.
• Career Development: We invest in your growth with training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where innovation and teamwork thrive.
• Work-Life Balance: Our Employee Assistance Program ensures your well-being is a priority, both at work and beyond.

Ready to Lead and Inspire?

Submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the position description and qualifications, along with your resume and two supervisory referees.

Deadline: Applications close by 14 May 2025.

To view the position description, please copy and paste the link into your browser: mcusercontent.com/cb84f5d0123aa6faa4f40fac9/files/4c47fb41-f607-88fb-1900-76becd62c9d7/PD_House_Leader_March_2024.pdf

For any enquiries about this role, reach out to:
Kyra Black, Service Delivery Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 4639 5100