Practice Leader

- 496050

- Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, NSW

- Part Time Permanent

Permanent Part Time - up to 73 hours per fortnight

Location: Waratah, Newcastle
Must hold a current unrestricted drivers licence
Hands-on leadership role supporting people with disability and coaching support teams
Flexibility to work across a range of shifts including weekends as required
Leadership experience within the disability sector preferred

Make a real impact

As a Practice Leader with Possability, you will support and guide Disability Support Workers to deliver high quality, person-centred supports that improve quality of life for the people we support.

This role combines hands-on support with team leadership, where you will model best practice, coach staff and build a strong, cooperative team focused on positive outcomes for customers.

What you will be doing

- Leading and mentoring Disability Support Workers to deliver quality supports
- Observing, modelling and coaching best practice support approaches
- Supporting customers to achieve their personal goals and build independence
- Facilitating team meetings and encouraging teamwork and collaboration
- Monitoring risks and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes
- Supporting the implementation of behaviour support and health support plans
- Ensuring services meet quality standards and NDIS requirements
- Assisting with onboarding and mentoring new team members
- Completing documentation including reports, incident records and audits




- Working directly alongside customers and modelling high quality support delivery

Why you will love working with us ✨

- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Opportunities to develop your leadership skills
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Meaningful work supporting people with disability to live fulfilling lives

What you will bring

- Experience supporting people with disability, particularly those with complex needs
- Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience within support teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coach, guide and motivate team members
- Strong organisational and problem solving skills
- Confidence using systems to complete documentation and reporting
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Current drivers licence
- Relevant qualifications in Disability, Community Services or similar are desirable

Who we are

Possability and Lifestyle Solutions merged in 2022 to bring together two leading disability and community service organisations with more than 50 years of combined experience supporting individuals and families.

Practice Leader

We are a values-based organisation committed to creating a more equal society through flexible supports across disability services, foster care and out-of-home care.

Practice Leader

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online. Shortlisting is ongoing so apply early.

For enquiries please email Tracey Foster [email protected]

📌 Practice Leader (Newcastle)
🏢 Lifestyle Solutions
📍 Newcastle