Team Leader

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Accord (Accord) is a values-focused disability service provider in Victoria. We partner with people with disabilities to empower them to live a great life, with a full range of tailored services. We welcome people of all diverse identities, religious and cultural backgrounds.

We provide a wide range of NDIS services to over 1,000 clients for:

• long term homes and short term respite, for supported independent living and respite (STA)
• skill-building through support coordination, group programs and individualised support in the community
• specialist allied health services such as positive behaviour support, physio, occupational therapy, speech pathology and psychology

We are proud of our capable and skilled workforce, comprising of 600 disability professionals (caregivers). Working at Accord means that you are also part of St John of God Health Care, one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing almost 16,000 employees (caregivers). Together, we operate 26 hospitals and services delivering more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs. You can expect the same gold standard, values-led services across St John of God - and you can be a part of delivering this and making a true difference to the thousands of people we support.

Your role at St John of God Accord

We are currently seeking applications for an enthusiastic and motivated Team Leader to join our Accommodation site in Eltham.

You will lead and supervise a team of four to five Disability Support Workers in our brand-new state of art Accommodation facility for people with a disability.

We are offering this position on a permanent full-time basis, with rosters being a mix of weekday, weekend, day and night shifts.

The Position

• Provide effective leadership, mentoring and supervision of DSWs to assist the development and achievement of team and client goals.
• Roster development, maintenance and review ensuring adherence to SJOGA guidelines, EBA, funding and legislation.
• Active involvement in the implementation and review of person-centred plans (PCPs) as required, Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) in conjunction with clients and their circle of support and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all relevant records (including but not limited to) file notes, incident reports, OHS requirements, client and household finances and health management records are accurately maintained and updated either electronically or paper based (as required).

We are seeking a dynamic individual with a Certificate IV or above in Disability Studies or a related discipline, who possesses strong relationship-building skills with key stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office, internet research, and Outlook is essential, alongside excellent planning and organisational skills.

Successful applicants must have a valid VIC Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, First Aid & CPR and be eligible for a NDIS screening clearance.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $88,387 to $95,096 plus 12% Superannuation
• Permanent full-time opportunity

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

• Novated leasing

• work related expenses
• self-education and

• additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For enquiries contact Justine Dugrid, Accommodation Manager on

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.