Job Description

Team Leader – Supported Independent Living

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We're looking for an experienced, hands on Team Leader to guide and support a team of support workers across our SIL homes on a casual basis. You'll be the on-the-ground point of contact for your team, ensuring participants receive consistent, high quality, person centred support, while helping us meet the requirements of the new NDIS SIL Practice Standards.

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This is a flexible, casual role suited to someone who thrives on variable shifts and wants genuine input into how a home runs day to day.

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About the role {#about-the-role}

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We're looking for an experienced, hands on Team Leader to guide and support a team of support workers across our SIL homes on a casual basis. You'll be the on-the-ground point of contact for your team, ensuring participants receive consistent, high quality, person centred support, while helping us meet the requirements of the recent NDIS SIL Practice Standards.

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This is a flexible, casual role suited to someone who thrives on variable shifts and wants genuine input into how a home runs day to day.

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Key responsibilities

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- Lead, roster, and support a team of support workers across one or more SIL homes
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- Model and coach person-centred, supported decision-making practice in daily support
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- Monitor and maintain participant support plans, progress notes, and shift handovers
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- Support incident, complaint,



and risk management processes for your home(s)
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- Ensure Worker Screening Checks, training, and induction records stay current for your team
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- Step in on shift when needed to cover gaps or support complex situations
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- Liaise with families, support coordinators, and other stakeholders
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- Champion participant choice, dignity of risk, and safeguarding in everyday practice
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About you

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- Proven experience in disability support, with prior experience leading or supervising a team
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- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or a related field (or working towards)
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
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- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
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- Valid Victorian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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- Strong understanding of person-centred practice, supported decision-making, and dignity of risk
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- Excellent communication skills and sound judgement under pressure
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- Flexibility to work variable shifts, including some evenings, weekends, or on-call cover
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What we offer

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- Competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
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- Ongoing training and support, including in the new NDIS Practice Standards
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- A supportive team culture with genuine opportunity to shape how your home runs
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- The chance to make a real, daily difference in participants' lives
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📌 Team Leader - Supported Independent Living (Victoria)
🏢 RFM Services
📍 Victoria