SAL Consulting is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations throughout Australia. Our team of consultants provide various types of support and interventions to children and young people; people with a disability; and people who have mental health support needs, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them. This includes:
Clinical Support,
Behaviour Support,
Clinical Supervision,
A range of assessments,
Therapy,
Health and Allied Health Services,
Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.
Our team create strong, collaborative relationships with individuals and organisations through communication and working together as this plays an integral part in SAL Consulting's practice and ethos.
SAL Consulting is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI ©) practice, an accredited provider of Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) through the Child Trauma Academy in the USA, an accredited NDIS Provider, and a Registered Training Organisation.
Our work includes working with a diverse population, including providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.
We're looking for an
experienced and energetic Team Manager
to join our National Leadership Team, based in
Norwest, Sydney.
You will work alongside two other Team Managers to lead a combined team of approximately ~30 Behaviour Support and Allied practitioners across NSW.
We actively seek managers who are present with their team building trust, facilitating growth, navigating hard conversations, and making sure that the quality of our clinical work is directly felt by the people we support.
You will also play a key external role, building and maintaining referral pathways, relationships with support coordinators, families, and community stakeholders.
About SAL Consulting
SAL Consulting is one of Australia's most trusted human services consultancies. We bring together a trans-disciplinary team of behaviour support and allied health practitioners, united by a shared belief: every person has a right to a happy, connected life.




We're a national team that works across some of Australia's most complex and rewarding contexts. We take our culture seriously. We're warm, relational, and grounded in best practice, and we expect the same from our leaders.
SAL Consulting is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Desired Skills and Experience
What You'll Be Doing
Leading, coaching, and motivating your team through both formal supervision and day-to-day support
Having the hard conversations when needed, and handling them with care and professionalism
Facilitating reflective practice – helping practitioners connect staff development directly to client outcomes and service quality
Overseeing referral, intake and allocation processes across NSW
Managing service agreements and budgets with attention to detail
Building and maintaining strong relationships with support coordinators, families, and referral partners
Representing SAL Consulting at networking events, expos, and community forums
Participating as a member of the National Leadership Team, contributing to broader strategy and direction
Supporting your team to meet client service delivery benchmarks while keeping wellbeing front of mind
Who We're Looking For
This role requires
genuine, substantial staff management experience
, ideally across a team of meaningful size, where you've had to lead, not just manage. You will have the capacity to build genuine relationships with a team and to lead with both empathy and accountability. We're searching for someone who is capable, confident, and proactive.
You will be supporting a team to meet client service delivery benchmarks, and provide coaching,



mentoring and operational supervision to your team members. You will be participating as a member of our leadership team at local and National forums.
Significant, demonstrated experience managing and leading a team – including the ability to have difficult conversations, counsel staff, and develop people
A background in community services, health, disability, or a related human services field
Strong administrative capability, including managing high-volume correspondence, service agreements, and budgets
Excellent stakeholder relationship skills – both internal (your team and colleagues) and external (support coordinators, families, referral networks)
A proactive, adaptable approach – someone who hits the ground running and brings practical problem-solving to every situation
Sound financial literacy and experience working with operational budgets
High emotional intelligence and the capacity to lead reflective, values-driven supervision for an organisation that genuinely cares about their team
Highly Regarded
Experience in the NDIS sector or familiarity with NDIS systems (though not essential)
Marketing, networking or business development skills in a community services context
Experience working in a transdisciplinary team environment
Mandatory Requirements
Current Australian Driver's Licence
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement)
What We Offer
A collaborative, supportive national leadership team that's genuinely invested in your success
Flexible work arrangements and a family-friendly culture
Attractive salary package and employee benefits
Access to the Flare advantages platform with discounts at Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, Airbnb, Fitness First and many more
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to confidential psychological support and counselling
A role with real purpose and the capacity to make a lasting impact on people's lives
Ongoing professional development and a genuine commitment to growing our leaders from within
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📌 Team Manager (Sydney)
🏢 SAL Consulting
📍 Sydney