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Footprints is a leading not for profit organisation supporting older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-site provider known for person-led, innovative and integrated services that enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection. Through strong partnerships across health, housing and community sectors, we deliver meaningful, lasting impact. As a Best Workplace Award winner, we are guided by strong leadership, collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening communities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Healthy Ageing Team Leader to provide operational leadership across our southern region programs, including Support at Home (SaH) and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of at least 6 direct reports, including Care Partners, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Nurses, to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.

About you

You will bring at least 5 years? experience leading teams within aged care or community services, and be confident:

- Overseeing day-to-day operations, service delivery targets, workforce utilization, and intake/assessment workflows for SaH and CHSP.
- Providing leadership, coaching, and supervision to a multidisciplinary care team.
- Maintaining compliance, quality improvement, and accurate reporting, including Data Exchange (DEX) requirements.
- Navigating aged care reform implementation, incident management, escalations, and budget/operational risks.
- Building strong relationships with consumers, carers, external referrers, and community partners.

What you will need

- Minimum 5 years leading teams within aged care or community services, with explicit experience in CHSP and Support at Home.
- Tertiary qualification in Aged Care, Community Services, Social Work, Business Management, Health,



or a related field.
- Current QLD Class C Driver's Licence, NDIS Worker Screening Check (or Yellow/Blue Card).
- Deep understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards, funding legislation, and sector reform priorities.
- Robust operational capabilities (budget/data management, reporting), multidisciplinary team leadership, and stakeholder communication.
- Experience in change management and organizational development.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and contemporary person-led support models.

What we offer

- Salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
- Eligible for QLeave portable long service leave.
- An additional day of birthday leave each year.
- Gifted leave during part of the end-of-year shutdown period, subject to organisational arrangements.
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Applications close 02/10/2026.

Equal opportunity

Footprints encourages applications from all people. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, Footprints strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Footprints Community acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present, and thank them for their wisdom and guidance.

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Non-Profit Organisations 101-1,000 employees

Footprints is a leading NFP organisation with a proud history of working alongside people & communities to enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection.

Established in 1991, we have grown into a multi-site service provider committed to excellence & innovation in person-led support, with a focus on older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges.

Through our wrap-around approach and partnerships across health, housing & community sectors, we deliver integrated services that create meaningful and lasting impact.

Awarded as a Best Workplace Award winner, Footprints is guided by strong leadership, strategic collaboration & a shared commitment to improving lives.

Footprints is a leading NFP organisation with a proud history of working alongside people & communities to enhance wellbeing, independence and social connection.

Established in 1991, we have grown into a multi-site service provider committed to excellence & innovation in person-led support, with a focus on older Australians and people experiencing mental health challenges.

Through our wrap-around approach and partnerships across health, housing & community sectors, we deliver integrated services that create meaningful and lasting impact.

Awarded as a Best Workplace Award winner, Footprints is guided by strong leadership, strategic collaboration & a shared commitment to improving lives.

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📌 Healthy Ageing Team Leader (Brisbane City)
🏢 Footprints Community
📍 Brisbane City