Team Leader - Supported Independent Living

AI Job Summary

• Experience working in disability or similar human services; strong knowledge of psychosocial disability and trauma‑in.
• Ability to lead, mentor and support staff delivering high-quality, person-centred care in SIL environments.
• NSW Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Check; current First Aid; Provisional 2+ licence and insured vehicle access

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Role Type

• On-site
• Permanent
• Part-time
• Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$43.08 AUD – $46.35 AUD (Hour)

• Wollongong
• Permanent Part-Time
• Shift-based roster

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of people with disability? Join Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) and lead with purpose.

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 a team of Mentors across grouped SIL homes. 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 the coordination and delivery of quality services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care

Coordinate daily operations and ensure support plans (behaviour, mealtime, medication, etc.) are followed

Encourage participant independence and goal achievement

Liaise with families, stakeholders, and external services to promote holistic care

Promote a safe, clean, and inclusive environment in line with WHS practices

Drive continuous improvement and uphold AMS values in every interaction

What You Bring

Experience working in disability or similar human services sector

Strong knowledge of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care

Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

Ability to mentor and develop staff performance

NSW Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Check

Current First Aid, Provisional 2 (or higher) Driver’s Licence & access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Why Join AMS?

Meaningful work where you make a real difference

Supportive, values-driven culture

Ongoing training and professional development

Flexibility and recognition of work-life balance

Be part of a team that empowers people to live a life worth living

If you’re ready to lead with heart and help others reclaim their place in the world, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Beyond Independence AMS provides a unique, fully tailored service for participants seeking to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into the community with new skills. We focus on: Young people leaving care who need ongoing support due to intellectual disability or complex needs. Individuals reintegrating after prison, juvenile justice, or mental health facilities. People with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, including mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, substance abuse, and trauma histories. Our mentoring ensures participants can: Learn new skills Build prosocial relationships Contribute to their community Improve overall well-being Make safe, independent choices We provide non-judgmental, personalised support across Sydney and Wollongong, with plans to expand into rural communities.