Be part of something bigger than a career!
At The Disability Trust, we are committed to providing exceptional support to individuals with disabilities. We seek to empower our clients to live fulfilling lives by offering a range of tailored services and support systems. We are seeking a highly motivated Team Leader to join our Accommodation Services team on a permanent full-time basis. This position is Monday to Friday, working across the ACT/NSW with offices conveniently located in Bruce and Queanbeyan.
About the role:
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the facility, providing guidance and mentoring to a team of experienced disability support workers.
- Liaise with families, carers, and other organisations regarding the client support needs.
- Lead, motivate and upskill staff in the disability and/or community services sector.
- Ensure our policies and procedures are consistently upheld by staff and the people we support.
- Understand the needs of people we support whilst encouraging independence and empowerment.
- Support the referral process of participants to services or programs.
- Maintain reporting requirements in line with best practice as dictated by the Quality and Safeguards Commission.
The annual salary package for this position ranges between $88,000 to $94,700 (plus phone allowance & 12% superannuation).
About you:
- A natural leader with experience leading a team to be the best they can be.
- An industry professional with experience working with participants with disabilities.
- A confident communicator who understands that everyone is different.
- Time management expert and capable of managing competing priorities.
- Understanding of care protocols, reporting requirements and restrictive practices.
- Computer savvy with an ability to maintain various systems.
- An understanding of privacy and confidentiality issues.
- Flexible with your time and able to perform on-call after hours responsibilities on a rotating roster.
- Have or a willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Check, ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card and NSW Working with Children Check.
- Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
What we will offer:
The Disability Trust is an organisation committed to the provision of high-quality professional care and support to people with disabilities and their families. Our organisation is well reputed, successful, and offers significant people and development focused opportunities:
- Rewarding leadership career opportunity in an established organisation
- Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 of tax-free earning potential per annum).
- Exclusive access to Fitness Passport, discounted unlimited access to multiple gyms and pools.
- Enjoy extra rest and recreation with 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
- Birthday cake is sure to taste sweet with paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
- Flexible public holiday leave options to celebrate recognised days of religious or cultural significance.
- Reward and recognition programs to celebrate success.
- Employee engagement activities and initiatives.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling for you and your immediate family.
Apply now!
If you are ready to take the next step of your career in leadership, we would love to hear from you! Please submit a resume and cover letter that outlines how your experience and skills match the above criteria.
Applications close 9am Monday 20 October 2025. Suitable candidates may be contacted as applications are received.