The Cerebral Palsy Support Network (CPSN) is seeking a dynamic and experienced SIL Team Leader to effectively coordinate the client's Supported Independent Living service and to ensure that goals and outcomes are met in accordance with their client plans. We're looking for someone who can provide operational leadership while nurturing a positive, values-driven team culture.

About CPSN

CPSN exists to support and empower people living with cerebral palsy by providing tailored services, advocacy, and community connection. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in initiatives that advance the rights and opportunities of those we serve.

We live our values and purpose through embedding choice and human rights into the fabric of our organisation. CPSN is committed to involvement of people with cerebral palsy at all levels of the organisation in networking, advisory groups and other roles. Currently over 20% of our ‘office’ staff have lived experience with cerebral palsy. Similarly, the Board has Directors and access to advisors who have lived experiences with cerebral palsy.

We have been providing high quality support, information and services to people with cerebral palsy and their families for over 25 years.

CPSN operates as a remote organisation. Most of our team are located in Melbourne, however, we have staff and managers in South Australia, Queensland and country NSW. We are open to engaging employees from any State/Territory in Australia, noting that if you are not located in Melbourne, some travel will be required to maintain in-person connections.

The SIL Team Leader role will be based at the home of the client(s) we support.

The Role

As the SIL Team Leader, you will work under the general direction of the Service Leadership team. You will supervise and direct the SIL Support Workers and will oversee the daily operations of the service and the client's home.

Your key work area functions will include:

Service Delivery Direct & Indirect Supports: Provide direct supports, including complex supports to SIL Clients & coordinating, recording and reporting on the delivery of indirect supports to evidence plant utilisation

Leadership: Utilise effective leadership skills to support the development and success of the service working collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure an effective understanding and execution of client plans, processes and goals

Client outcomes: Champion person centred and active support practices at all times ensuring client reports, shift notes and other reports are compiled and completed in a timely, appropriate and accurate manner

Recording, reporting & administration: Functionally work across all CPSN systems and platforms recording goal attainment & progress, conducting incidents and compiling associated reporting, recording medication and complex cares, concerns etc

Work Health & Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all CPSN policies, procedures, service frameworks and directions, participate and engage in CPSN training and development initiatives, champion safe work practices and ensure all NDIS practice standards are upheld at all times

About You

You are an experienced Team Leader with technical experience, skills & well developed leadership attributes and you are passionate about supporting & leading successful outcomes.

You bring:

Cert IV or higher in a relevant field

Past experience working within a Team in a SIL environment (experience leading teams within a complex needs service model would be considered highly advantageous)

An ability to closely align with organisational values such as those at CPSN

An understanding of the impact of disability on the family dynamic

A deep understanding of the NDIS' practice standards

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Why Join Us?

At CPSN, you will be part of an organisation that values:

Service excellence, making a difference in people’s lives every day

Collaboration & innovation, shaping the future of disability services

Development, supporting our people to achieve their own goals

People, recognising the need for two-way flexibility and support

CPSN offers the following employee benefits:

Salary packaging (up to $15,900 p.a.)

Additional leave provisions (Life Leave, Parental Leave, Personal Leave, Floating Holidays)

Flexible work provisions

Remote work for all staff

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including Mental Health First Aid for all staff

Regular in-person culture & connection days (social)