• Work type: Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Location: Ipswich, Queensland

Are you looking for a Leadership role within the Disability sector? Are you willing to work for an organisation that values staff development and training? If the answer is YES, this could be the opportunity just for you!

ABOUT US

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and South East Queensland. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness. As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to ensure our clients live ‘Better Days Every Day’.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity in our growing organisation for a Residential Services Lead. We are looking for an exceptional individual with a strong ability to lead a diverse team and develop the service within a supported independent living home. As a Residential Service Lead, you will work alongside disability support workers to directly support participants with activities of daily living, domestic tasks, goal development and empowerment through active support.

To be successful in this role, you must feel confident working autonomously with minimal supervision and you must have willingness to learn new systems and implement change processes as required.

ESSENTIAL:

• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting our Support Workers.
• Experience with NDIS, NDIS funding and NDIS Quality and Safeguard.
• Advanced Diploma or Certificate IV in Disability or similar area.
• Advance computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and client management tool such as Carelink.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, including experience providing supervision.
• Current Australian driver’s licence. (international and / or learner licences not acceptable).
• Record of a National Police Check (issued less than 6 months ago) or a willingness to obtain one.
• Record of a current First Aid Certificate or a willingness to obtain one.

DESIRED:

• Experience in age-care, special education and health background will also be well regarded.
• Auslan competency is desirable although not a mandatory requirement.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE TEAM AT ABLE AUSTRALIA

• Opportunity to work in a secure sector for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Warm, caring and genuinely supportive team environment where your ideas matter.
• Attractive Non-for-profit Salary packaging benefits.

How to Apply

Please click on the "Apply for this job" button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter addressing - why you are interested in this job along with your skills and experience. You will be requested to upload a copy of your Australian driver’s licence and other screening documents as per the requirement of the role.

For any questions or more information please contact Daniel Barry, on 0409 196 023 / [email protected], using the subject line: Residential Services Lead / Team Lead - Ipswich enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout the employment.