NDIS Employment Team Leader

BlueSky Mind Studio

NDIS Employment Team Leader

Full time position

Marion and/or Service Delivery Sites across Adelaide

Are you keen to work within a role that?

• Is one of the most satisfying jobs in the disability sector
• Allows you to be hands on by carrying out direct caseload delivery while also managing and coordinating the work of others
• Provides services that support NDIS Participants build capacity and achieve their employment related goals
• Plays an important role in a well-established and progressive Organisation
• Is part of a diverse and supportive team culture

The role:

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate Team Leader to join our growing NDIS employment provision in Adelaide. The successful candidate would initially carry direct caseload responsibilities which will reduce as referrals increase. Over time this role will gradually increase focus more on leadership and coordination of the caseloads, with a primary objective to manage and support our NDIS Employment Coaches and caseloads. Additionally, the Team Leader will collaborate closely with our Workforce Connect team to build referrals through stakeholders that converts participants to our services.

In this role you will deliver services on behalf of the Organisation's NDIS funded employment services:

• Finding and Keeping a Job item codes

• Capacity building supports that can lead to employment

• Employment related core supports

Through these services you will manage the day-to-day functions of the NDIS Employment Coaches who will support and mentor NDIS Participants to overcome their barriers and build capacity that assists them on their pathway to further education or employment.

The position requires a flexible, outcome focused individual who has a can-do attitude, is mature minded with a high level of interpersonal communication and organisational skills.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Bachelor degree in relevant area is preferred but not essential or strong experience in employment services or similar (highly desirable)
• Knowledge and experience delivering person-centered supports
• Experience in promoting people with disabilities into employment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a broad range of key stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated experience in supervising a NDIS team (or equivalent) and delivery of NDIS Services.
• Experience in managing resources to achieve desired outcomes;
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Demonstrated ability maintain professional boundaries when responding appropriately to Participant and family/carer expectations
• An impeccable reputation for honestly, trustworthiness, ethics and integrity
• Advanced Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet, and database systems
• The ability to understand and interpret organisational and contractual policies and guidelines
• Experience working in a fast paced, outcome focused environment

Why join our Organisation:

• Eighty9 Limited (ABN / ACN is a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) and, as the parent entity of Status we are able to offer our employees salary sacrificing benefits, including Fringe Benefit Tax exempt payments of up to $15,900 per annum

Our Employee Benefits include:

• Above award salaries
• A Performance reward system that provides additional paid leave benefits
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• A well-structured fully supported induction program, with further development and training provided
• Support from an internal team of dedicated specialists who will bring community connections, employer engagement, and on-the-job support to compliment your team and strengthen each Participant's employment journey

About Eighty9 Limited:

The wellbeing of our staff is our number one priority. That is why we have enjoyed over 35 years of business success as an outstanding provider of employment and training services. Supported by structures and systems that have national quality assurance recognition, we provide a work environment that our staff are proud to recommend.

We invite you to review our website to learn more about our Organisation, its brands and why you should join us and become a valued member of our highly successful and professional team. 

How to apply:

Please apply through the 'Apply' link, and include a cover letter and resume addressed to:

HR Department - Human Resource and Quality Assurance Officer

Confidential telephone enquiries are welcome to our HR team on

A full Position Description is available at

All final applicants for this position will be asked to provide a current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not automatically barred from applying for this position; rather the relevance will be considered as it applies to our industry.

Eighty9 Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.