🌈 Join Apex Care as a Supported Independent Living (SIL) Coordinator!

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Sector: Disability and NDIS Services

Salary Range: $80,000–$90,000 per annum plus superannuation

Do you have a passion for empowering people with disability to live independently and thrive in their communities? Are you a strong leader with a background in NDIS-supported services? Apex Care is looking for a skilled Supported Independent Living (SIL) Coordinator to take charge of managing our SIL homes and shaping high-quality, person-centred support.

💼 Your Role

As a SIL Coordinator, you’ll lead the delivery of exceptional NDIS SIL services. From overseeing daily operations and coordinating staff to ensuring participant wellbeing and compliance, this role is perfect for someone who can balance efficiency, compassion, and strategic vision.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

Manage daily operations across one or more SIL homes

Collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

Ensure care aligns with NDIS goals and practice standards

Lead and mentor support staff to work effectively with complex needs

Maintain rosters, approve timesheets, and manage workforce performance

Uphold compliance with restrictive practices and Quality & Safeguards Commission guidelines

Foster business sustainability and growth across SDA, STA, MTA, and Home Care services

Facilitate participant onboarding and build strong community networks

Provide after-hours on-call support and conduct regular site visits

Drive performance reviews and staff development plans

🧠 About You

Certificate IV in Disability (essential); Diploma or Bachelor's in Community Services or equivalent, Medical /Nursing background (highly desirable)

3+ years’ experience coordinating SIL or similar disability support services

Strong understanding of NDIS Practice Standards and behavioural support

Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills

Current First Aid, CPR and NDIS Worker Screening Check

💜 Why Work With Us

Inclusive, values-led culture

Opportunities for growth and career development

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disability

Play a key role in shaping the future of supported living

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a difference, we want to hear from you! If you, would like further information or to provide you resume, please contact Catherine Doherty Apex Care Operations Manager via email, [email protected] 0411 663 863 or Xenia Ruan, Apex Care Managing Director via [email protected] 0413 533 735.