We're looking for a passionate Team Leader - Employment to join our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program and drive success at our Surry Hills site

The position available is:

- Ongoing full time (76 hours/fortnight)
- Based on-site in Surry Hills
- Working Monday to Friday
- Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $105,000p.a. - $110,000p.a + Super + Tax Free Benefits

About the Role

The Team Leader – Employment is dedicated to delivering high-quality, recovery-oriented support that empowers participants to achieve employment goals. By guiding and supervising staff, collaborating with employers, and ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and statutory requirements, the Team Leader fosters a positive and supportive environment.

A key feature of the Team Leader - Employment role is to lead by example within the IEA program by taking a hands‑on approach to front‑line service delivery work, coaching and mentoring team members and thereby supporting and developing the skills of lower or similar classified staff.

On a day-to-day basis, you will be required (but not limited) to:

- Lead employer engagement at allocated sites, including ensuring all workplaces meet safety requirements and that the relevant Award conditions and pay is applied to participants.
- Where applicable, agree with employers and prepare wage subsidy requests for Managers, Employment to submit.
- Develop and monitor the performance of other IEA staff in relation to employment anchors, outcomes, post placement support, and all other requirements of the program.




- Provide day-to-day supervision and support of lower or similar classified employees.
- Be proactive in delivering IEA program services that are recovery-focused, and strengths based.

For more information about what it means to be a Team Leader - Employment with Flourish Australia including full list of key tasks and responsibilities, please review the Position Description.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking experienced individuals within the employment services or disability services sector, who has demonstrated experience to lead a team. Our ideal candidate is driven, compassionate, and eager to make a difference, and is someone who can inspire others while delivering meaningful impact. You will come with;

- Demonstrated experience working in employment services and programs
- Substantial management and communication skills
- Creative thinking to solve problems
- Be people focused and work in partnership
- Self-reflect and constantly review work practices
- Ability to work collaboratively and support team objectives

The Benefits

Flourish Australia recognises and values its people as demonstrated by:

- Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)(no bonus system in place)
- Tailoredonboarding programto set you up for success
- Tax-Free Salary Packagingavailable up to $15,900




- Exclusive personalfleet pricing discountswith our preferred automotive supplier
- Generous leave provisionsincluding 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day + 10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave + ADO accrual
- Comprehensive infrastructureincluding a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes
- Regularsupervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1mentoringand acomprehensive inductionprogram
- Employee Assistance Programfor confidential wellbeing support
- Opportunities forprofessional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualificationssuch as Mental Health First Aid, Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health and ASIST Suicide Prevention training
- Workplace community groups-Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies andYarnUpGroup for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Employee discounts programat 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, JB HI FI, Rebel, Myer, Booking.com etc.)

Selection Criteria

Essential:

- A relevant qualification related to the requirements of the IEA program delivery (as recognised by Flourish Australia).
- At least 3 years demonstrated experience working indisability services, preferably in Disability Employment Services, Inclusive Employment Australia, or similar programs.
- A strong commitment to, and advanced understanding of, recovery-based practice.
- Excellent knowledge of the IEA program requirements as demonstrated by high performance in previous roles.
- A strong understanding of the challenges faced by people wi

📌 Team Leader (Sydney)
🏢 Flourish Australia
📍 Sydney