Are you a passionate leader with a background in Disability, Aged Care or Healthcare looking to make a positive impact on your community?

Due to exciting growth in our South Coast region, we are seeking a permanent Team Leader to join our team in Kingscote to lead a new SIL service and guide existing community programs.

At Community Living Australia our Team Leaders are responsible for providing practical support, guidance, and coaching to Support Workers who are assisting clients with daily living skills, community inclusion and participation activities.

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering people with disability to live full and independent lives. We’ve been supporting people across regional South Australia for over 30 years, through a person-centred approach, strong community partnerships, and a focus on real impact.

Community Living Australia has charitable status for Fringe Benefits Tax purposes and is therefore able to offer attractive taxation benefits with up to $15,900 tax free per year and $2,650 tax free to use towards meals and entertainment per year through salary sacrifice!

Novated Leasing is available through salary packaging, for the financing and running cost of a new, ex-demo or used car!

You may be eligible for Cost of Living Benefits to salary package 50% of rent or mortgage interest costs, utilities, and some other household costs!

What you'll be doing

People Management: Lead and impart CLA culture by supporting recruitment, induction (including coordinating shadow shifts), probation reviews, scheduling of resources (including planning and managing their work), leave management, authorising reimbursements and timesheets, and performance management, seeking support and escalating complex matters. Supervise placement students and trainees.

Service Planning & Delivery: Develop support protocols and other documentation in accordance with CLA policies and procedures. Identify requirements for health and behaviour support plans and training.

Escalate Client billing queries and assist with Client funds management. Monitor correct administration of medication, including conducting audits and following up errors, and authorise PRN medications

Communication & Collaboration: Report on Client NDIS goal progression. Liaise with and provide updates to Clients and their family/caregivers.

Assist the Client Services Manager with business development activities as directed.

You'll have:

Certificate IV in Leadership & Management (or an ability to commit to studying qualification whilst working) an equivalent qualification, or 3+ year’ experience in a similar role

Passion for health and safety demonstrated through maintaining First Aid, CPR & Safe Environments for Children & Young People

NDIS Worker Check & Working with Children Check

Experience in leadership or staff management roles

Australian driver’s license and use of private motor vehicle (subject to approval)

At Community Living Australia, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the diverse skills and experiences of our team. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

· Opportunities for ongoing professional development and paid training days

· Access to free employee assistance programs and wellbeing initiatives

· A supportive and inclusive team culture

· Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals/entertainment)

· Novated leasing options

Apply now to become a Team Leader with Community Living Australia and be part of an organisation that truly values its people by completing an Application for Employment Form found at http://www.claust.com.au/current-vacancies

For a confidential conversation regarding this role please contact Sue Stuart (Manager Client Services) on 0407 363 599 Or Kristy Bolto (Recruitment Officer) on 08 8536 5876