At Young Mindz, we’re passionate about empowering Australians with disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. As a nationwide NDIS provider, we deliver top-tier services including Supported Independent Living (SIL) & disability support work. Our goal is to provide personalised support to help individuals thrive emotionally, psychologically, and socially, with a focus on mindfulness, self-care, and community participation.

We’re looking for a calm, confident, and compassionate support professional with experience in psychiatric nursing or complex mental health. In this hands-on role, you'll support a participant living with schizophrenia and high-needs behaviours. Based in Toowoomba, the position offers a week-on, week-off roster plus a $150 food allowance during your working week.

Due to the participant’s personal care and support needs, this role is only open to female applicants only.

About the role

As a SIL House Leader, you will support a client who experiences severe hallucinations, aggression and complex social behaviours. You will support with managing her daily living tasks, such as personal care, meal preparation, and routine building. Additionally, you will support emotional and psychological development, helping to build confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills, while ensuring she has the necessary support to thrive both in her home and within the community.

Key accountabilities:

Lead day-to-day SIL operations in a person-centred, trauma-informed way

De-escalate high-intensity behaviours with confidence and care

Administer or coordinate medication support (hospital liaison if required)

Maintain detailed behaviour documentation and reporting

Liaise with clinical teams and support implementation of PBSP

Ensure safe, respectful care and a stable environment

The roster:

You will work on a rotating schedule of:

1 week on (Sunday to Sunday), providing SIL support for periods during the day and stay overnight for sleepover shifts in the SIL house for 7 consecutive nights.

1 week rostered off to rest and recharge.

What we are looking for

Background in psychiatric nursing, mental health, or complex behaviour support

Experience working with high-intensity, physical and complex behavioural participants

Calm under pressure and skilled in behaviour de-escalation

Confident in managing physical/verbal aggression and complex behaviours.

A deep sense of empathy, patience, and understanding

You have or can obtain the following:

Blue Card, WWCC and NDIS Screening/Yellow Card

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Drivers licence

Reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance

Ideal but not mandatory:

Cert IV in mental health or equivalent

Maybo Training – Positive Behaviour Support or similar

Why Join Us?

At Young Mindz, you will be part of a supportive, empowering team dedicated to enhancing participants' well-being and fostering their independence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to bring your passion and leadership to our team.

Together, we can create a brighter future and help individuals live their best lives!

For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call 1300 356 395.