ABOUT THE ROLE

Title: Practice Leader (Home and Living)

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Employment Type: Permanent/ Full time (76 hours per fortnight)

Great services start with outstanding leaders. Our Practice Leaders are coaches, mentors and go-to problem solvers who empower teams to make a real difference and create better days, every day, for the people we support.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead, inspire and empower a team of approximately 20 Disability Support Workers, creating a positive and high-performing culture where people feel supported, valued and motivated to do their best work. Through coaching, mentoring and hands-on leadership, you will build capability and confidence across the team to deliver exceptional, person-centred support.
- Drive outstanding outcomes for the people we support by fostering a culture of excellence, promoting best practice and ensuring every individual receives safe, meaningful and goal focused support. Your leadership will help create opportunities for people to live fulfilling lives, achieve their goals and thrive within their community.
- Shape operational excellence and quality service delivery by providing strong leadership across multiple Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes. You will build trusted relationships with clients, families and stakeholders, strengthen practice standards, and ensure services consistently meet NDIS requirements, quality standards and organisational expectations.
- Enjoy a varied and rewarding role that blends leadership, administration and hands-on support. You'll oversee 2-3 Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, provide guidance to your teams, and stay connected to the people we support through rostered direct support shifts.





We are currently seeking multiple Practice Leaders to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services across the Hobart region. Whether you're an experienced people leader or a senior Disability Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

These rewarding opportunities allow you to lead and support teams across a variety of services, helping to create meaningful outcomes for the people we support and empowering them to achieve better days, every day. If you have the leadership skills, passion and drive to inspire a team and deliver high-quality, person-centred services, we encourage you to apply.

For information on the position, please view the position description, via the job attachments.

Essential Skills:

- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams in a service delivery environment
- Strong understanding of person-centred active support, behaviour support and client planning
- Experience in supervising staff, managing performance and building team capability
- Sound knowledge of NDIS requirements, funding principles and regulatory obligations
- Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to balance operational, administrative and frontline responsibilities
- Certificate IV in Disability or relevant qualification in a similar field or willingness to obtain
- Current First Aid, CPR and medication administration
- NDIS Worker Screening Check




- Current Drivers Licence in the State or Territory of employment
- Right to Work in Australia

At Able Australia we offer:

- More money in your pocket with Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits.
- Save on everyday spending with exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, flights, hotels and more.
- Support your wellbeing with discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships.
- Enjoy more from your holidays with 17% annual leave loading.
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued and your contribution matters.
- Grow your career with confidence through ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities.
- Receive the support you need to succeed with regular coaching, supervision and guidance.
- Join a values-driven organisation where Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
- Make a genuine difference every day and help create better days, every day.

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving 'Better Days Every Day'.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your resume as a PDF. We will be reviewing applications during the advertisement period.

If you have any further questions please contact Kaysha Dreimann, Recruitment Coordinator at ••••@ableaustralia.org.au

📌 Practice Leader - Home and Living (Hobart)
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