As a House Lead, you'll be a familiar, trusted presence in the home, someone participants know and colleagues can turn to. You'll work alongside your team, provide hands-on support and help staff put positive practice into action. Your experience will help build their confidence, navigate challenging situations and create consistency from one shift to the next. You'll stay actively involved in direct service delivery, with time and responsibilities agreed around the needs of the home.
Key responsibilities
Building a positive team culture where people feel supported, respected and accountable
Coaching staff through everyday practice, welcoming new team members and helping them develop
Working alongside participants and staff to deliver safe, personal and meaningful support
Helping the team turn clinical guidance and behaviour support strategies into consistent daily practice
Keeping the home running smoothly through clear handovers, well-coordinated rosters and effective communication
Building strong relationships with families, guardians, clinicians and the wider support network
Recognising concerns early, supporting the team through incidents and following through on improvements
About you
SIL Team Leader, House Lead or experienced practitioner ready to take the next step
SIL experience, a strong clinical or complex-care background, and experience supporting people with mental-health or psychosocial needs
Nursing, allied health, mental health, disability and community services background relevant to this role
Experience with high-intensity supports,



behaviours of concern and hands-on 1:1 or 2:1 service delivery
Current First Aid, CPR and an appropriate driver's licence required
Working with Children Check where applicable
NDIS Worker Screening, police and reference checks, qualification verification and Australian working rights required
Listening well, staying calm, following through and helping colleagues feel confident in their work
Care about the details of good support, take pride in developing others and want to remain connected to participants' everyday lives
About us
Care Fast is a growing disability support organisation specialising in high-intensity Supported Independent Living. We support people with complex clinical, mental-health, psychosocial and behavioural needs. Our focus is on creating homes where participants feel safe, respected and heard, and where support reflects their choices, goals and everyday lives. As we grow across Melbourne's south-east, we're building our next generation of frontline leaders.
A team that recognises the importance of looking after its frontline workers
Induction, participant-specific training and ongoing clinical and operational guidance
Leadership coaching and opportunities to build your skills through practical experience
Opportunities for internal growth and leadership progression as Care Fast expands
The chance to contribute ideas and help shape how our SIL services develop
Meaningful work where you can see the impact of your leadership on both the team and the participant experience
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📌 House Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Care Fast Group
📍 Melbourne