At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of support workers to empower individuals with disabilities.
- Company: Join Healthscope Independence Services, a leader in disability support for over 30 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community focused on quality care and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Must have Certificate IV in Disability and experience in team supervision.
The predicted salary is between 64350 - 78650 $ per year.
Are you a passionate and experienced disability leader who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that empower individuals to live independently? Healthscope Independence Services (HIS) are seeking a suitably experienced Residential Supervisor to lead a team of dedicated disability support workers, who provide supports to the residents living in their own apartments, within the multi-story apartment complex. The role will be supported by our experienced SDA Area Manager to ensure consistent high-quality service delivery across our SDA Apartment national footprint.
About the role
This is a leadership role reporting to the SDA Area Manager. With support and guidance, you will oversee the successful operation of our SDA site, ensuring high‐quality, person‐centred supports aligned with NDIS, TAC and iCare standards. An important element of the role will include marketing and business development opportunities that will be managed and supported centrally by our Head of Growth and Partnerships.
A typical day may include:
- Providing leadership and guidance to Support workers, offering expert advice, coaching, and support to ensure high‐quality service delivery within your local area.
- Overseeing daily operational requirements, including staffing levels, roster management, and ensuring house meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Supporting client‐centred practice, including oversight of client intake, assessments, referrals, and ensuring smooth admission processes.
- Monitoring compliance and quality, such as staff training, documentation, audits, and continuous improvement activities across the service.
- Managing financial and business performance, including oversight of budgets, and reporting.
- Driving team development, through mentoring, performance discussions, onboarding, and fostering a positive, values‐driven culture.
- Promoting safety and risk management, responding to incidents, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring staff have the training and tools to work safely.
To be considered for this role you will have:
- Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services or Aged Care.
- Strong understanding of SDA, SIL, and NDIS Quality & Safeguarding frameworks.
- Experience in supervising or leading a team of disability support workers, with sound leadership experience.
- Excellent communication, written, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders, conflict and negotiations and comfort making decisions that balance risk, client outcomes and commercial/strategic issues.
- Ability to mentor and coach staff to ensure best practice service delivery is achieved.
Applications close: 10 November 2026 - screening of applications is occurring daily so don't hesitate and wait until the closing date.
Healthscope is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in our workforce. We encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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