Team Leader

2 weeks ago


Heatherton, Australia Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Full time

**Take the next step in your disability support career as a team leader**:

- **Lead a remarkable team of **disability** support workers at our community program**:

- **Based at Heatherton, VIC**

At **Aspect Adult Community Services DAY PROGRAM**, we create a supportive, fun, collaborative atmosphere for both staff and participants. Staff work together alongside participants to reach their personal goals. Programs of support reflect the goals and interests of our participants. Activities in our programs include personal training/fitness, cooking/kitchen operations, photography, podcasting, horticulture, and the arts. Recently, our participants hosted their own art exhibition.

What current staff say about working at Aspect Adult Community Services:

- “Each day feels like a unique opportunity to collaborate with and support participants to be who they are. Working in adult community services is the most creative and rewarding job I’ve ever had.”_ Tess, Active Support Worker.

**About this role**: The Team Leader role is responsible for monitoring and delivering quality services to participants using Positive Behaviour Support and the implementation of safe and positive strategies in all service delivery to maximize outcomes. This position is responsible for the day to day coordination of activities and programs and includes working collaboratively with Practice Leaders, supporting support workers and volunteers to work successfully with participants, supporting recruitment, supervision of staff and development of a strong team who work together to engage and develop people on the spectrum in building independent living skills and to create meaningful involvement at home and in the community. Click here to view the Position Profile.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Lead a team of support workers within Aspect Adult Community Services, monitor and support individual and team outcomes and performance
- Provide operational or procedural direction and advice and update staff on new initiatives and changes in policy and procedures
- Maintain staffing levels in conjunction with the Coordinator (Operations) by producing a fortnightly roster and ensuring daily staffing levels are met
- Ensures staff attend orientation training, complete mandatory training and provide ongoing skills development in collaboration with Practice Leaders
- Attend promptly to issues raised by staff and when needed, escalates issues to Coordinator (Operations)
- Participate in performance management, disciplinary procedures in conjunction with the Coordinator (Operations) where applicable
- Demonstrate positive leadership in decision making on a daily basis by analysing the operational risk of service delivery based on staff leave, service provision changes/cancellations

**Skills, experience and qualifications**:

- Certificate IV in Disability Services (desirable) or other qualification or experience in the area of disability services
- Proactive approach in supporting individuals with a disability
- Extensive experience working with people with complex support needs
- Extensive experience in person centred planning and approaches
- Extensive experience supporting people within a positive behaviour support context
- Demonstrated leadership capability and Strong teamwork focus
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Computer skills including intermediate Microsoft Word skills
- Driver’s Licence valid in Australia and use of own vehicle for business purposes (desirable)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment
- VIC Working with Children Check for paid employment

Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ is also required. If you have not already completed the module, click here to access it. You may also be required to provide an international police clearance.

**What we offer**:

- Training and personal development opportunities
- Career pathways
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Incentive
- **Tax-effective salary packaging **opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay
- Rates from **$34.04 per hour **+ superannuation**, depending on qualifications **(SCHADS Level 3)

We focus on providing a positive work and learning environment for staff. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives.

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