Please read this advertisement carefully before applying. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates who clearly meet the essential selection criteria will be contacted by our recruitment team.
Please note: This position is open to female applicants only. The participants living in these homes have chosen to receive their personal care and daily supports from female staff. This requirement is based on the participants’ choice, privacy and dignity, and is a genuine occupational requirement of the role.
About Us
Cohort Staffing is a leading home care and disability staffing agency, connecting skilled and compassionate professionals with quality care providers across Victoria. We specialise in meaningful employment opportunities and delivering exceptional service to our clients and their participants.
Our client is a registered NDIS & TAC WorkSafe provider delivering holistic disability support across home care, residential, respite, and community settings. Their mission is to empower individuals with disability by providing person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life..
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, adaptable and hands-on House Supervisor to lead two SIL homes. This full-time role is split across both homes and combines leadership, administrative responsibilities and direct participant support. You will provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and guidance while working alongside your team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred supports in line with NDIS Practice Standards.
Previous leadership experience is desirable but not essential. We encourage experienced Disability Support Workers who are ready to take the next step in their career to apply. We are looking for someone with the right values, a willingness to learn, and the ability to grow through training, coaching and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support and mentor a team of Disability Support Workers.
- Provide direct, hands-on support to participants when required.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of both homes.
- Work collaboratively with participants, families and allied health professionals to implement support plans.
- Conduct staff inductions, supervision and ongoing coaching.
- Manage documentation, incidents and compliance requirements.
- Promote a positive team culture and address performance matters professionally.
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with NDIS Practice Standards and organisational policies.
About You
You will be someone who:
- Has experience supporting people living with disability.
- Is compassionate, calm, approachable and respectful.
- Can confidently set professional boundaries while maintaining a kind and supportive approach.
- Is flexible and able to adapt to changing participant needs and operational priorities.
- Is a strong advocate for participants and always promotes their rights, dignity and choice.
- Enjoys working collaboratively and contributes positively to a team environment.
- Is open to learning, feedback and ongoing professional development.
- Has strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
Essential Requirements
- Experience in disability support, with leadership experience highly regarded.
- Certificate IV in Disability, Aged Care or a related field.
- Knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and person-centred support.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Current Victorian driver’s licence, reliable vehicle and minimum third party car insurance.
What We Offer
- Full-time employment across two SIL homes.
- Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.
- A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.
If you are a compassionate leader, or an experienced support worker ready to step into leadership, we would love to hear from you.
Cohort Staffing embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and people from diverse cultural and community backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety. This role requires compliance with child safety policies and completion of pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks.
