Practice Leader Job at Australian Mentoring Services

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Location: Southern Sydney, NSW

Employment: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive + Super

Are you a passionate, values-driven leader with experience supporting people with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and psychosocial disability? Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is looking for a SIL Practice Leader to guide and inspire our support teams across our SIL homes in the Shire, helping participants live fulfilling, independent lives.

About AMS

AMS is a values-led NDIS provider dedicated to empowering individuals with psychosocial disability, Autism, and intellectual disability. We deliver person-centred, high-quality support that promotes independence, connection, and a life worth living.

About the Role

As SIL Practice Leader, you will oversee day-to-day operations across our SIL services, ensuring participants receive tailored, evidence-based support. You will mentor and develop support staff, implement behaviour support strategies, and collaborate with participants, families, clinicians, and stakeholders to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and support teams across multiple SIL sites
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high-quality care
Implement and monitor behaviour support and individualised plans
Build strong relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and legislative requirements
Promote a positive, inclusive team culture that reflects AMS values

About You:

Cert IV (or higher) in Disability, Mental Health, Community Services, or related field
3+ years’ experience in SIL or complex NDIS environments
Demonstrated experience with participants with complex ASD and psychosocial needs
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and Behaviour Support frameworks
Driver’s licence with the ability to travel across sites

Why Join AMS?

Work with purpose and make a real difference
Supportive, values-based leadership culture
Ongoing professional development and training

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now to help us create meaningful, independent lives for people with disability in the Shire and beyond.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Company Overview

Beyond Independence AMS provides a unique, fully tailored service for participants seeking to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into the community with new skills. We focus on: Young people leaving care who need ongoing support due to intellectual disability or complex needs. Individuals reintegrating after prison, juvenile justice, or mental health facilities. People with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, including mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, substance abuse, and trauma histories. Our mentoring ensures participants can: Learn new skills Build prosocial relationships Contribute to their community Improve overall well-being Make safe, independent choices We provide non-judgmental, personalised support across Sydney and Wollongong, with plans to expand into rural communities.

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