Youth Disability Team Leader

3 months ago

South Brisbane, Australia Endeavour Foundation Full time

Lead a team and promote person-centred service delivery to young people
- Foster strong relationships with youth, families, staff, and stakeholders
- Salary Packaging, Entertainment benefits, Health Insurance discounts and more

**Join #Teampossible**

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia’s largest employers of people living with disability, so being inclusive and diverse is not just an aspiration, it is who we are Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do and getting it right goes hand in hand with living our organisational values and our purpose of making possibilities a reality.

**Make an Impact**

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Youth Disability Team Leader** to join our team in **South Brisbane** and support young people engaged with the child protection system who have disabilities, in 24/7 Supported Independent Living. Balancing youth work and disability care, you will create safe, nurturing environments that empower young people to achieve their goals.

Using person-centred, trauma-informed frameworks, the Team Leader will guide staff in supporting young people with diverse and complex needs. They will foster emotional, social, and cultural wellbeing within the home and community, build strong inter-departmental relationships with state and federal bodies, and act as a key liaison for escalation matters. With a passion for positive change, the Team Leader will drive a holistic approach to support young people’s transition to adulthood while promoting team cohesion and capability through empowering leadership.

**Other key duties will include**:

- Lead and manage staff performance, training, and development to ensure service excellence.
- Oversee rostering and shift coverage for 24/7 operations, optimising wage costs.
- Build a positive, high-performing team culture focused on person-centred support.
- Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with policies and operational standards, including complex care needs.
- Drive innovation, streamline operations, and identify growth opportunities.
- Provide escalation support for complex matters and foster program expansion.
- Act as a brand ambassador, promoting Endeavour Foundation services.

**What you can bring to the team**

With strong leadership skills and experience developing and managing staff to ensure high-quality, person-centred services, you will excel at fostering a positive team culture while balancing operational efficiency, including effective rostering and performance management.

**We also require**:

- **Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related discipline.**:

- Minimum 4 years’ human services experience in Case Management and/or leadership roles.
- Ability to work within relevant legislation and guidelines relating to the delivery of services with the program area of operation.
- Previous experience working with young people within a disability context with demonstrated experience of trauma informed practice will be advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to a diverse range of people.
- Proficient computer skills and experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check **(Blue Card)**, NDIS Worker Screening Check **(Yellow Card)**, Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check **(LCS2)**, **First Aid**, **CPR**, National Criminal History Check **(Fit2Work)**, and an open Driver’s License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

**What benefits can Endeavour offer you?**
- Salary Packaging Benefits: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free, increasing your take-home pay.
- Entertainment Benefits: Use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income for entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to a free and confidential counselling service for you and your family members.
- Wide range of training opportunities to help you grow professionally and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Additional Benefits: Discounts on corporate private health insurance plans, whitegoods, and appliances; Paid Parental Leave; Reward and Recognition Program; and Free flu vaccinations.

Click here to find out what Salary Packaging could mean for you.

**To join #TeamPossible**

If this is the opportunity for you, click **‘Apply’**. We look forward to hearing from you

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