Disability Services Team Leader
Job No:
SCS10131450
Location:
Alice Springs
Earn approximately $105,000 - $113,000 per annum (including penalties), based on the current structured day-shift roster (including weekends), plus super and access to salary packaging benefits.
About the role
Somerville Community Services has supported Territorians for more than 50 years. We’re a local, for-purpose organisation known for delivering high-quality, person-centred disability supports and for looking after our people.
We are seeking a calm and confident female Team Leader to work within an established Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Alice Springs.
This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, structured environment supporting a participant with complex behavioural and health-related needs. You will lead by example, delivering direct support while providing practice leadership to a small team to ensure consistent, high-quality support is delivered every day.
This position is open to female applicants only due to participant support requirements and in accordance with applicable Equal Opportunity legislation.
What you’ll do
- Provide practice leadership and oversight to a small, consistent team of Disability Support Workers
- Lead by example, delivering direct support within a structured environment, including complex health and behavioural support needs
- Model calm, consistent and professional practice that promotes safety, choice and independence
- Coordinate daily routines, appointments and community access aligned with participant goals and support needs
- Ensure Behaviour Support Plans and complex health routines (including PEG feeding) are implemented consistently and safely
- Support staff to respond appropriately during periods of behavioural escalation, maintaining therapeutic and safe practice
- Maintain clear and consistent communication across the team and with allied health professionals
- Oversee documentation, shift notes, and incident reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance
- Monitor staff compliance with training, certifications and organisational procedures, maintaining a strong culture of accountability
- Participate in the shared on-call roster on a rotational basis (approximately one week in every seven), with an additional on-call allowance applicable.
What you’ll bring
- Demonstrated experience supporting people with complex behaviours of concern
- The ability to remain calm, consistent and professional in challenging situations
- Confidence supporting complex health needs, including medication administration (experience with PEG feeding highly regarded)
- Leadership capability, with confidence providing direction, guidance and feedback to staff
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail in documentation
- Understanding of Behaviour Support frameworks and person-centred active support practice
- Commitment to professional accountability and high-quality support delivery
- Current (or ability to obtain) Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid and CPR, NT Driver’s Licence and influenza vaccination
- Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services or a related field (Diploma qualifications highly regarded)
Please refer to the full position description for a complete list of essential and desirable criteria.
Why join Somerville?
At Somerville, you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced leadership team that understands the demands of complex support environments. We value professionalism, consistency and quality practice, and we ensure our Team Leaders are backed with clear structures and organisational support.
You’ll also enjoy:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging (potential to increase your take-home pay by up to approx. $6,400 per year).
- Five weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave
- Ongoing professional development and specialist training opportunities
- Supportive leadership and access to clinical and operational guidance
- A genuine focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and work-life balance
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role.
If you have any questions or require adjustments to participate in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@somerville.org.au or call 08 8920 4100.
Somerville is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received, so early applications are encouraged.
