At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support teams to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Company: Join genU, a social enterprise committed to inclusivity and empowerment.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, discounts, study benefits, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible work-life balance with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by fostering inclusive workplaces and supporting diverse communities.
- Qualifications: Leadership experience in disability or community services and strong people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 85280 - 85280 $ per year.
Location: Geelong or Melbourne, Victoria
Salary: $85,280 + super + salary packaging
Employment status: Permanent Full Time
Job number: 3717
genU is looking for a Workforce Team Leader to join the Social Enterprise in Victoria. The Social Enterprises division delivers high-quality, commercially sustainable goods and services while providing meaningful employment opportunities for NDIS participants with employment-related goals and the broader supported workforce.
What you’ll do
- The Workforce Team Leader supports site teams and supported employees across genU Social Enterprise sites across Melbourne and South West Victoria.
- Reporting to the Social Enterprise Manager, this role leads the Workforce Coordinators, oversees recruitment, training, development and employment pathways for supported employees, and ensures consistent, best-practice processes that align with NDIS standards while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.
- Lead and support the Workforce Coordinator team across WA, ensuring consistent, compliant, and best-practice workforce processes.
- Drive recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities to maintain a strong pipeline of supported employees.
- Develop and oversee training, career development, and transition programs that help employees build skills and achieve employment goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organisations, employment services, and disability sector partners to create employment opportunities.
- Monitor workforce performance, compliance, and reporting, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture that empowers people with disability to succeed in the workplace.
What you’ll bring
- Demonstrated leadership experience in disability services, community services, employment services, social enterprises, or a related sector.
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience in recruitment, workforce development, stakeholder engagement, and supporting individuals to achieve employment outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of NDIS requirements, employment legislation, compliance frameworks, and supported employment practices.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.
- A passion for social impact and a commitment to creating inclusive employment opportunities for people with disability.
(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)
Why you’ll love working at genU
- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
- Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
- University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
- Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
- Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at ******@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6***.
Team Lead in Geelong employer: genU
At genU, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Located in the vibrant cities of Melbourne or Geelong, our National Manager - People & Culture role offers not only competitive salary packages and flexible working arrangements but also a commitment to employee growth through professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Join us in making a real social impact while enjoying unique benefits like salary packaging, discounts at major retailers, and access to wellbeing support.
