Empowering Choice. Building Capacity. Leading Meaningful Lives.
At
Kirinari
, we deliver person-centred, therapeutic supports that empower people with disability to live the life they choose.
We're seeking an experienced and passionate
Team Leaders
to lead and support a team of Disability Support Workers in delivering high-quality, person-centred services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of participants.
This is an opportunity to combine people leadership, therapeutic practice and service coordination to create positive outcomes for participants and a strong, capable support team.
Why This Role Is Different
As a Team Leader, you won't simply be managing a roster or overseeing day-to-day tasks.
You'll play a key role in creating a team culture that supports:
Strengths-based and person-centred practice
Trauma-informed approaches
Positive Behaviour Support principles
Capacity building and skill development
Choice, control and self-determination
Meaningful community participation
Consistency, trust and relationship-based supports
Reflective practice, coaching and continuous improvement
You'll support your team to understand that every interaction is an opportunity to build confidence, increase independence and achieve meaningful participant outcomes.
About the Role
As a Team Leader, you will provide leadership, guidance and support to Disability Support Workers while ensuring services are delivered safely, consistently and in line with participant goals and individual support plans.
Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, you will:
Lead, coach and support a team of Disability Support Workers
Build a positive, accountable and supportive team culture
Provide guidance around person-centred and therapeutic support practices




Support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support strategies
Monitor participant outcomes and ensure supports remain aligned with goals
Promote participant choice, control, dignity and self-determination
Coordinate day-to-day service delivery and respond to emerging participant needs
Support staff with complex situations and guidance around appropriate responses
Monitor documentation, notes and support records to ensure quality and compliance
Identify training, development and coaching opportunities for team members
Work collaboratively with participants, families, support networks and stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality service delivery
Support compliance with organisational policies, procedures and NDIS requirements
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role isn't simply measured by whether the roster is filled or tasks are completed.
It's reflected in:
Confident and capable support workers
Consistent, high-quality therapeutic supports
Strong relationships between participants and their support teams
Improved participant independence and outcomes
A positive culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement
Who We're Looking For
You'll be a solid fit for our team if you:
Have exp leading a team in the disability, community or human services sector
Understand person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice




Can build genuine and respectful relationships with participants, families and staff
Are confident providing coaching, feedback and support to team members
Can remain calm and solutions-focused when responding to complex situations
Have solid communication, organisation and problem‐solving skills
Can balance empathy and support with professional boundaries and accountability
Are committed to participant choice, dignity and self‐determination
Are passionate about developing people and creating a positive team culture
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in a leadership, supervisory or senior support role
Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Current First Aid and CPR
Current Driver Licence
Reliable and insured vehicle
Working with Children's Check / Blue Card, where required
Australian working rights
What We Offer
Supportive Therapeutic Culture
Regular coaching and reflective practice
Professional Development and internal career opportunities
Positive Behaviour Support training
Trauma-informed practice development
Therapeutic support skill-building
Flexible Rosters & Work-Life Balance
Applications close 22nd October and 5.00pm.
Due to the high volume of applications, the interview process may commence before the closing date.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Kirinari embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that promotes a diverse workforce and encourage applications from First Nations & Torres Strait Islander Peoples and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. People of all ages and abilities including people with lived experience or knowledge of disability are also encouraged to consider a career with us.
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📌 Team Leader - Disability (Rockhampton)
🏢 Kirinari Community Services
📍 Rockhampton