At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor disability support teams to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients.
- Company: St Giles, a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Attractive salary packaging, ongoing learning, and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference every day while shaping practice and influencing outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability services, leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At St Giles, we're here to enable people to thrive.
We're looking for an experienced disability professional who is passionate about developing people, building capability and creating positive outcomes for clients.
If you're someone who loves mentoring others, leading by example and driving best-practice support, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
As our Frontline Practice Leader, you'll work alongside Disability Support Workers across our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Community Services programs, helping them build confidence, strengthen their skills and deliver outstanding person-centred support.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role while staying connected to what matters most, supporting both clients and frontline teams.
- What You'll Love About This Role
- Lead without being stuck behind a desk
- Coach and mentor teams to achieve their best
- Drive meaningful outcomes for people with disability
- Influence service quality and practice standards
- Work closely with operational leaders to shape culture and capability
- Build your leadership career within a respected Tasmanian organisation
- What You'll Be Doing
- Working alongside support teams in client homes and community settings
- Coaching staff through complex support situations
- Supporting new team members through onboarding and induction
- Developing staff capability through mentoring and on-the-job training
- Promoting person-centred and positive behaviour support approaches
- Identifying opportunities to improve service quality and client outcomes
- Assisting with client reviews and support planning Investigating incidents and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Building strong relationships with clients, families, guardians and stakeholders
- Contributing to the after-hours on-call roster
About You
You're an experienced disability professional who enjoys bringing out the best in others.
You know great support starts with great people, and you're passionate about helping teams build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
- You'll Bring
- Experience in disability, community services, aged care or a related field
- Previous leadership, mentoring or coaching experience
- Strong knowledge of person-centred practice and client choice and control
- Experience supporting people with complex needs
- A sound understanding of NDIS quality and safeguarding requirements
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A positive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to influence practice and drive continuous improvement
Why St Giles?
- An organisation with purpose and impact
- A supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- The chance to shape practice and influence outcomes
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- A role where you can make a genuine difference every day
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Community Services or similar experience
- Current Driver Licence
- Current First Aid and CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Medication competency (or willingness to obtain)
Applications close 5pm Friday 27 November 2026.
To learn more about St Giles and the impact we make across Tasmania, visit www. stgiles. org. au.
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Frontline Practice Leader employer: St Giles Society Limited
St Giles Society Limited is dedicated to enabling individuals to thrive, particularly those with disabilities. The organization fosters a supportive work culture that emphasizes professional development and mentorship, allowing employees to make meaningful impacts in the lives of clients. With a focus on service excellence and operational performance, St Giles offers unique leadership opportunities within the disability support sector.
