Sil Team Leader

**About us**
Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community.

**About the role**
We are seeking an experienced **SIL Team Leader **to oversee the daily operations of the SIL home. This role involves leading the day-to-day support to the SIL customer and providing leadership and mentorship to a team of Disability Support Workers dedicated to supporting the customer to meet their goals and NDIS Plan.
- Permanent Fulltime role
- Payrate will range from $38.88 - $39.71 depending on experience
- Lead Mentor and support a team of Disability Support Workers.
- Assist with coordinating and managing staff roster to meet service delivery need
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, families and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and effective support.
- Support implementation of a Behaviour support plan and Monitor and report on service outcomes, Team performance and customer progress.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in compliance with organisational and legislative requirements
- Implement and ensure compliance with NDIS quality standards and organisational policy and procedure in professional manner
- Responding to and following up issues in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Organisational policy

**About you**
- Experience in the provision of support to people with complex needs and challenging behaviours including Mental health and cognitive disability
- Certificate IV in Community Services or higher education
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing supervision and direction to staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of the essential principles and function of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Experience in coordinating support with other service providers.
- Experience leading a team in an NDIS supported accommodation is desirable
- Knowledge of safe working practices, hazard detection and OH & S reporting procedures.

**Why work with us**
- As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

- As a social enterprise, we aren’t solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so can focus on providing quality support and service to our customers.
- Access employee discounts on thousands of personal and healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment from our social enterprise store
- Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income
- Advance your career with opportunities for training and professional development including paid training time for all on-the-job learning and paid study leave for approved courses.
- Refer a friend to work at IAG and receive a referral bonus of up to $1,200.
- Family friendly parental leave of up to 6-weeks paid leave

**Work with Purpose**
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Join the Independence Australia Group team to help thousands of Australians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

- **_Customer Centric_**: Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
- **_Valued People_**: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
- **_One Organisation_**: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
- **_Strive for Excellence_**: We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.
- For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples’ lives, _**_APPLY NOW._**

**Commitment to Diversity