At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide high-quality support for individuals with disabilities.
- Company: Join Australian Mentoring Services, a leading NDIS provider in NSW.
- Benefits: Enjoy meaningful work, ongoing training, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Part-time role with Saturday availability; male applicants only due to participant needs.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support and strong leadership abilities required.
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of people with disability? Join Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) and lead with purpose.
About Us
Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is a registered NDIS provider delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Community Participation supports across NSW. We support participants with complex psychosocial, neurodevelopmental, cognitive and intellectual disabilities to live a fulfilling life, achieve personal goals, and reconnect with their families and communities.
About the Role
As a SIL Team Leader, you will lead and support a team of Mentors across our SIL homes in Western Sydney. You’ll provide guidance, model best practice, and ensure person-centred support aligns with each participant’s unique needs and goals. Reporting to the Practice Leader, you’ll play a key role in coordinating daily operations, supporting your team and ensuring participants receive safe, consistent and high-quality support. This is a permanent part-time, shift-based role, with Saturday availability essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and support your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
- Coordinate daily operations and ensure support plans, including behaviour support, mealtime management and medication procedures, are followed.
- Encourage participant independence, choice and goal achievement.
- Liaise with families, stakeholders and external services to promote holistic support.
- Promote a safe, clean and inclusive environment in line with WHS requirements.
- Support staff development, performance and accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement and uphold AMS values in every interaction.
What You Bring
- Experience working in disability support or a similar sector.
- Understanding of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care.
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- Ability to mentor, guide and develop staff performance.
- A person-centred approach and commitment to supporting people with complex needs.
- Current NDIS Worker Check and Working With Children Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Current NSW P2 or full Driver’s Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Availability to work Saturdays as part of the roster.
Why Join AMS?
- Meaningful work where you make a real difference.
- A supportive, values-driven culture.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- An opportunity to grow your leadership skills and make a positive impact.
- Be part of a team that empowers people to live a life worth living.
Team Leader – Supported Independent Living in Blacktown employer: Australian Mentoring Services
At Australian Mentoring Services (AMS), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development, while our commitment to work-life balance ensures that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in a rewarding role where you can lead a passionate team and empower participants to achieve their goals in a fulfilling environment across beautiful NSW.
Contact Details:
Australian Mentoring Services Recruitment Team
