Department of Human Services

Job reference: 864298

Location: 5554 - KADINA

Job status: Casual

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Highlights

- Help people with disability lead their best life
- Purposeful work that contributes to supporting people with disability to lead their best lives
- Support older South Australians with a disability to live with dignity, purpose, and fulfilment

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Our Disability and Specialised Services (DaSS) Division delivers essential support to South Australians through high-quality NDIS services, sector reform, inclusion-focused policy. We provide direct disability supports through Supported Independent Living, and specialised care through our Disability, Clinical and Quality Services, as well as Aged Care Projects. Our work is strengthened by Corporate and Engagement teams, ensuring strong governance, collaboration and positive outcomes for people we support.

Role Details

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and leading a team that delivers quality, person-centred support?

At the Department of Human Services (DHS), our Kadina Disability Accommodation Services team is a small, close-knit rural team where staff, clients and families build meaningful relationships and work together to achieve positive outcomes.





We are looking for a passionate and motivated Team Supervisor who leads by example, promotes active support and empowers people with disability to live independent, fulfilling lives through choice, dignity and community participation.

As a Team Supervisor, you will:

- Champion active support, ensuring clients are actively involved in their daily lives, decisions and community activities.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching and guidance to Disability Services Officers, promoting teamwork, accountability and quality care.
- Support staff performance, manage workplace concerns and maintain a positive team culture.
- Coordinate staff rosters to ensure safe and consistent service delivery across Kadina sites.
- Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, DHS policies and relevant legislative requirements.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, families, staff and stakeholders.

We value a leader who is approachable, willing to roll up their sleeves and committed to supporting both clients and staff to achieve their best. A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), or an equivalent relevant qualification, is required for this role.

If you believe great leadership starts with genuine care, teamwork and leading by example, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please refer to the attached Role Description.





Special Conditions

National Police Check required.

First Aid Certificate

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is required

Full Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to SA Class C)

Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation

Completion of NDIS Supporting Effective Communication module

Completion of NDIS Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals module

Role Status: Term up to 01-Dec-2028 (Casual)

Salary Range: $78,025-$83,594 (DSO3)

Location: Kadina

Enquiries: Tushar Adhvaryu, 0457 767 326 Enquiries: [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces secure and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will get back to you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Applications close: 18/11/2026 11:30 PM

📌 Team Supervisor (Kadina)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Kadina