Team Leader in Tanawha

Are you looking for a role full of purpose and meaning where you will make a real difference? Compass are looking for our next Team Leader to support a team of passionate professionals changing the lives of people with disabilities. Our philosophy is to take an asset-based approach. We focus on unlocking everyone’s unique potential through rich and meaningful learning and personal development programs, skills-based training and a multitude of vocational opportunities through Compass’ wide range of social enterprises.

Your Impact in This Role

The Team Leader oversees the day-to-day running of our Garden Cafe, ensuring our trainees' experience is enriched through positive learning outcomes. The team leader provides leadership and guidance to all staff to deliver best practice outcomes and foster a positive working environment.

What can I expect in a typical day working as a Team Leader at the Garden Cafe?

• Leading, supporting and mentoring a team of staff and Trainees
• Creating a positive, inclusive and productive café environment
• Supporting Trainees to develop hospitality and employment skills
• Preparing a range of café food including cakes, sandwiches, wraps and other light meals
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, presentation and cleanliness
• Rostering and coordinating staff
• Ordering and monitoring stock and supplies
• Managing day-to-day administration and café records
• Working collaboratively with the broader Compass team

About You

What are the requirements to become a Team Leader?

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with people with disability
• Experience leading or supervising a team
• The ability to confidently operate a small commercial kitchen
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• A positive, patient and supportive approach
• The ability to work independently and make sound day-to-day decisions
• Strong administration skills – experience with rostering, ordering, stock management and record keeping will be highly regarded
• Cert III Individual Support Qualifications (or equivalent)
• NDIS Workers Clearance Check
• Working with Children Check (Blue card)
• Current QLD Licence and own vehicle
• First Aid & CPR
• Access to own vehicle and Comprehensive car insurance

Why should I join the Compass Institute?

Compass has a reputation as an employer of choice in our field. We truly value our people. In addition to our further learning and development hubs, Compass has numerous social enterprises, including Cafes, Retail Stores, Working Farm, Creative Art Spaces, Woodwork Centres and Employability & Trade Skills Programs. If you are passionate about being part of a team that positively impacts the lives of others each day, this is the role for you! Compass is a values-based organisation, and we focus all our effort on supporting our trainees & clients to have choice and control. We are a supportive team who have fun, we are empowered and creative. Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per annum. Employee Assistance Program and personal development opportunities. Compass is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.