Team Leader – Supported Independent Living

• Permanent Part-Time
• SCHADS Award Level 4.1
• Female applicants only – due to participant needs
• Shift-based roster – must be available to work Saturdays

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of people with disability? Join Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) and lead with purpose.

About Us

Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is a registered NDIS provider delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Community Participation supports across NSW. We support participants with complex psychosocial, neurodevelopmental, cognitive and intellectual disabilities to live a fulfilling life, achieve personal goals, and reconnect with their families and communities.

About the Role

As a SIL Team Leader, you will lead and support a team of Mentors across our SIL homes in South West Sydney. You’ll provide guidance, model best practice, and ensure person-centred support aligns with each participant’s unique needs and goals.

Reporting to the Practice Leader, you’ll play a key role in coordinating daily operations, supporting your team and ensuring participants receive safe, consistent and high-quality support.

This is a permanent part-time, shift-based role, with Saturday availability essential.

Please note: This position is open to female applicants only due to the specific needs of the participants supported in this role.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Lead, mentor and support your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

✔ Coordinate daily operations and ensure support plans, including behaviour support, mealtime management and medication procedures, are followed.

✔ Encourage participant independence, choice and goal achievement.

✔ Liaise with families, stakeholders and external services to promote holistic support.

✔ Promote a safe, clean and inclusive environment in line with WHS requirements.

✔ Support staff development, performance and accountability.

✔ Drive continuous improvement and uphold AMS values in every interaction.

What You Bring

✔ Experience working in disability support or a similar sector.

✔ Understanding of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care.

✔ Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.

✔ Ability to mentor, guide and develop staff performance.

✔ A person-centred approach and commitment to supporting people with complex needs.

✔ Current NDIS Worker Check and Working With Children Check.

✔ Current First Aid and CPR certification.

✔ Current NSW P2 or full Driver’s Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.

✔ Availability to work Saturdays as part of the roster.

Why Join AMS?

✔ Meaningful work where you make a real difference.

✔ A supportive, values-driven culture.

✔ Ongoing training and professional development.

✔ An opportunity to grow your leadership skills and make a positive impact.

✔ Be part of a team that empowers people to live a life worth living.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead with heart, support your team to thrive and help people reclaim their place in the world, we’d love to hear from you.