Team Leader - Disability Services

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Introduction:
About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients' aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are honoured to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. In November 2024, we also achieved Bronze Tier Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.

Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People

ucsa.org.au

Description:
About The Position

Position Location: Port Pirie / Port Augusta

Position Status: Full Time

Closing Date for Applications: 19th April 2026

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an approach to supporting people with disabilities by giving individuals / participants better choice and control over their funding and supports required to assist them to reach their goals.

This program supports participants who are a part of the NDIS to achieve the goals identified in their individual plans.

The Team Leader will ensure their staff achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their customers, program outcomes will be delivered on time, within budget and within the specified funding agreement.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Skills and Experiences:
You will:

• Have demonstrated experience in program budgeting and resource planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Have a high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ensure all supports purchased by participants through NDIS support coordination and community access are provided professionally and within budget.
• Ensure regular staff supervision is conducted and debriefing carried out as necessary.
• Coordinate the ongoing recruitment of casual support workers.

It is essential for you to have:

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Have a current NDIS Worker Check.
• Certificate IV (or above) in a Human Services or Management related discipline.
• Relevant experience leading a team.

A Diploma (or above) in a Human Services or Management related discipline is highly desirable.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

Our process requires you to provide a Resume, Cover Letter and a statement addressing the Duties and Responsibilities contained within the Position Description. You will need to put this information in three (3) separate documents and upload each document.

Refer to our Guide to Applying for more information.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Ethan Walter on 0466 503 880 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Ethan Walter, Recruitment Specialist, at careers@ucsa.org.au or 0466 503 880