We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and passionate Team Leader for our Community Program services in Bega. This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time opportunity, working Monday to Friday at 76 hours per fortnight commencing commencing 2 June 2025 (or ASAP) to 16 January 2026.

Supported by a highly established team, you will lead a team of skilled Disability Support Workers to deliver exceptional support within our Community and Group Programs. Our community supports have a strong focus on skill building that meets the unique needs of our participants, ensuring choice, control and inclusivity.

The key role responsibilities for the Team Leader include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day coordination of a diverse range of programs, groups and individual supports.
• Liaising with families, carers and external organisations regarding the provision of support to clients and program involvement.
• Coaching and mentoring frontline staff to deliver high quality services to our clients.
• Maintaining appropriate records and files to ensure accountability to the people we support, organisational management and external bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure our policies and procedures are consistently upheld and understanding privacy and confidentiality issues.

The annual salary range for this role is between $85,000 and $91,500 (plus superannuation) depending upon relevant experience and qualification.

What You Will Bring to The Role

• Demonstrated ability to foster independence and community inclusion for participants in group and individual support settings.
• Demonstrated experience in managing diverse and complex needs and behaviours.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate and up skill staff in the disability and community services sector.
• High level communication skills to liaise with families, carers and other organisations.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Sound administrative and computer skills to utilise The Disability Trust’s various internal systems for client management, rostering, record keeping and risk management.

Benefits for You:

• 5 weeks' annual leave per annum pro rata based on your working duration
• Attractive non-for-profit salary packaging options (around $15k in tax free earning potential).
• Options for flexible Public Holiday leave for days of cultural or religious significance.
• Commitment to professional development through our learning and development programs.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

Apply Now:

Take the next step in your career journey with a well-established and award winning organisation! If this opportunity sounds like the perfect fit, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the application below and include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and qualification match the above criteria.

If you would like more information regarding the role or have any questions, please contact our Manager Community Programs Bega, Peter Harvey via email [email protected].

Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 26 May 2025. Suitable candidates may be contacted as applications are received.