We are seeking an experienced SIL Assistant Team Leader to help coordinate the daily operation of our SIL homes, guide support workers and deliver quality, person-centred support.

This full-time role suits an experienced senior support worker who enjoys supporting a team while remaining actively involved in participant care.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will assist with staff guidance, rostering, documentation and daily household operations.

The role combines leadership and administrative responsibilities with direct participant support. The allocation of duties will depend on participant needs and operational requirements.

You must be available to undertake SIL support shifts as rostered.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the Team Leader with the daily coordination of SIL homes.
- Guide, mentor and support staff to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
- Help implement participant support plans, routines and Behaviour Support Plans.
- Monitor progress notes, handovers and incident reports, following up on incomplete documentation.
- Assist with rosters, shift coverage and the allocation of daily duties.
- Monitor participant wellbeing and promptly escalate changes, incidents and safety concerns.
- Support participants to develop daily living skills, build independence and achieve their goals.
- Assist with house checks, appointments, supplies and maintenance requests.
- Maintain clear communication with staff, the Team Leader and management.




- Provide direct participant support, including personal care, community access and sleepover shifts.
- Provide shift leadership when delegated by the Team Leader.

About You

You will bring

- Demonstrated experience working in Supported Independent Living.
- Experience as a senior support worker, shift leader or in a similar role.
- Confidence guiding and mentoring support workers.
- Experience supporting participants with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
- An understanding of NDIS requirements, participant rights and incident reporting.
- Robust communication, organisation and documentation skills.
- Good computer skills and experience using rostering or care-management systems.
- The ability to respond calmly, prioritise tasks and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Availability for direct SIL support shifts, including sleepovers, evenings and weekends.

Essential Requirements
- Relevant qualification in disability or community services, or equivalent experience.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
- Current Working with Children Check, where required.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Right to work in Australia.

Apply Now Submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your SIL experience, leadership skills and availability for support and sleepover shifts.

📌 SIL Assistant Team Leader - Full Time (Wollongong)
🏢 Payworx
📍 Wollongong