Supervisor - Supported Employment (Female Designated Role) (Armidale Location)

Supervisor – Supported Employment
Female Designated Role | Permanent Part time | 30 Hours per Week | Monday to Thursday
At The Ascent Group, we are committed to supporting people with disability to live meaningful, independent and connected lives.

Through our Supported Employment Services, we create opportunities for people to develop practical skills, build confidence and participate in meaningful employment within a supportive and inclusive environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Supervisor – Supported Employment to join our Business Services team.

This is a permanent part-time position working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.

This position is a designated female role. Applications are therefore sought from female applicants in accordance with the applicable requirements relating to this position.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you will work directly alongside supported employees, providing guidance, encouragement and workplace supervision while assisting them to develop vocational skills, independence and confidence.

You will be part of a values-driven organisation that promotes inclusion, choice, dignity and respect while making a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability.

Why Join Us?

- Make a Difference Every Day – support people with disability to develop skills, confidence and independence through meaningful employment.
- Great Work-Life Balance – permanent part-time position working 30 hours across Monday to Thursday.




- Purpose-Driven Work – help create positive employment experiences and meaningful opportunities for supported employees.
- Diverse and Rewarding Role – combine participant support, workplace supervision and practical maintenance coordination.
- Ongoing Training & Development – access opportunities to continue developing your professional skills.
- Supportive Team Environment – work alongside a team committed to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Community Impact – contribute to a respected local organisation that has supported people across the New England region for more than 60 years.

About the Role

As Supervisor – Supported Employment, you will work alongside supported employees to provide practical supervision, guidance and encouragement within a safe and inclusive workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing day-to-day workplace supervision, coaching and support to supported employees.
- Assisting supported employees to develop vocational, employment and life skills.
- Allocating appropriate work tasks and monitoring work quality and productivity.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and achievement of individual employment goals.
- Promoting positive workplace participation,



teamwork and social interaction.
- Supporting employees to undertake their duties safely and effectively within their individual capabilities.
- Ensuring activities are undertaken in accordance with organisational policies, WHS requirements and individual participant support needs.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is practical, supportive and people-focused, with the ability to balance the needs of supported employees with the day-to-day requirements of a busy workplace.

The successful applicant will ideally demonstrate:

- Experience within disability services, community services, supported employment, maintenance services or a related environment.
- A genuine commitment to supporting people with disability to achieve their individual goals and reach their potential.
- Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to coach, mentor, encourage and motivate people within a workplace environment.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively while also using initiative and working independently when required.
- A commitment to person-centred practice, inclusion, dignity, choice and workplace safety.

Required Qualifications and Certifications

- Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Current CPR Certificate.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Supervisor - Supported Employment (Female Designated Role) (Armidale Location)
🏢 The Ascent Group Australia
📍 Armidale