Team Leader | Wellness Australia Group

Hope Island | Part Time or Full Time

Seeking LEADERS in the disability and mental health sector that want to make the ordinary extraordinary.

At Wellness Australia Group (WAG), we are expanding our team of changemakers. We’re seeking an inspiring Team Leader who is ready to lead with integrity, compassion, and innovation – helping us make the ordinary, extraordinary.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for inclusion, kindness, and empowering others?
Do you thrive on building strong teams and creating positive outcomes for people living with disability?

About Us

Wellness Australia Group is a registered NDIS service provider with a vision of creating inclusive communities where people thrive. Guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Equity, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Pride, we provide high-quality supports across South East Queensland.

Our people are the heart of our organisation – we celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and ensure every participant, family, and team member feels supported, valued, and empowered.

About the Role

The Team Leader plays a vital role in supporting the Care Manager and guiding our frontline teams to deliver person-centred, values-based supports. This role is about much more than coordination – it’s a hands on role, working directly with our clients and creating a positive team culture, going above and beyond for participants, and ensuring we meet (and exceed) the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Standards.

You’ll be trusted to:

- Lead, supervise, and inspire Disability Support Workers, ensuring a safe, motivated, and solution-focused team.

- Build strong,



respectful relationships with participants, families, and guardians.

- Coordinate daily operations, rosters, and resources alongside the Care Manager.

- Ensure compliance with the NDIS Practice Standards, Disability Services Act, and all relevant legislation.

- Provide coaching, professional development, and induction for new team members.

- Support participants with complex needs in ways that foster dignity, independence, and joy.

- Maintain clear and accurate records, reports, budgets, and communication.

About You

You believe anything is possible and are passionate about helping people live their best lives. You bring leadership that is both kind and courageous – guiding your team through challenges with positivity and professionalism.

You will also have:

- Demonstrated experience supporting people living with disability, mental health, or complex behaviours.

- Experience in applying trauma-informed and person-centred practices in supporting people with disability and/or complex needs.

- Robust people leadership and team-building skills.

- Adaptability to work across a diverse, multi-faceted organisation.

- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

- Tech confidence (Microsoft Office, Teams, digital systems).





- Availability to participate in on-call roster as required and cover sleepover shifts as required

- A positive “can-do” attitude, sense of humour, and genuine passion for inclusion.

What We Offer

At Wellness Australia Group, we believe our people deserve the same care we give our participants. That’s why we provide:

- ✨ Ongoing training with industry health professionals.

- ✨ Professional development and career pathways.

- ✨ A supportive, inclusive, and innovative workplace.

- ✨ Flexibility to balance your work and personal commitments.

- ✨ The chance to be part of a world-leading inclusive communities program.

Requirements

- Australian Citizenship or valid work rights.

- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & Blue Card.(or willingness to obtain)

- Current Australian Driver Licence.

- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain – we’ll pay for it).

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead with kindness, respect, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

- Please submit your application via SEEK including a copy of your resume with relevant references, and

- A one-page cover letter explaining how your experience and values align with WAG and our mission to deliver the best possible supports.

Wellness Australia Group celebrates diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people of all ages.

Together, let’s create a kinder, more inclusive world. ?

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