• Full-time, fixed term opportunity to 1st November 2021, based in Mitcham
• $70k annual salary + superannuation + salary packaging benefits + leave loading
• Join a nationally recognised and growing provider of mental health and disability services

About Wellways

Wellways Australia is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring all Australians lead active and fulfilling lives in their community. We work with individuals, families and the community to help them imagine and achieve better lives. We advocate for change to make sure people can access the best possible care and information when they need it. We provide a wide range of services and assistance for people with mental health issues, disabilities, youth and older Australians and those requiring community care.

About this opportunity

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a service that provides support, care, and access to services and technology for Australians with disabilities as well as their families and carers.

As a Team Leader, you will provide coaching and support to frontline employees, lead innovation and design of supportive structures for our employees, and may also continue to provide support to participants to live a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community, on a small scale, where appropriate. Team Leaders will facilitate effective working relationships within the sector, as well as between workers and participants, to help provide the most well-rounded support available for participants. Providing leadership and coaching to staff will be key to this role.

Benefits:

• Salary package up to $15,899 per annum
• Receive a 17.5 percent leave loading every time you take a holiday
• Access to ongoing support and opportunity for career development within the organisation
• Thorough induction and orientation program
• For a full list of our staff benefits, visit https://www.wellways.org/careers-wellways

What do you need?

• Minimum Certificate IV in Disability, Mental Health, Individual Support, Home and Community Care or other related fields
• Experience in a similar role of leadership and or the NDIS will be highly regarded
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of key Industry legislation particularly Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge in working with people with mental health issues and their supports to build strong, long-lasting partnerships in the community
• A current valid Driver's License and a registered vehicle (including insurance)
• Satisfactory National Police Records Check, current Working with Children Check, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme clearance and NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/ are mandatory prior to commencement.

How to Apply

To apply and to download a copy of the position description please visit our Careers page by clicking Apply Now.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Michael Ashenden, CDS Coordinator on: 0477 740 535 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We warmly encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people with a lived experience of mental health and disability to apply. Wellways Australia Limited is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people.

All applicants applying for roles within Wellways must undergo a screening process prior to their successful appointment.