Disability Services Team Leader

Weekly Hours: 35 (Monday to Friday)
Weekly Rate: $1,438.09 - $1,567.52
(Plus superannuation)

You can view the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on the Orange City Council website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Job/Responsibilities

In this position you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating work activities and programs for Support Workers within Orange City Council Disability Service including:

• Supervising a team in the provision of residential care and support (including personal care and all activities of daily living) and individual support to adults with disability in a supported independent living residential setting.
• Coordinating the staffing arrangements for your team (including rosters, schedules and NDIS / other funding requirements / completing performance appraisals).
• Ensuring the ongoing development of a strong, effective and collaborative team.
• Planning, implementing and evaluating programs suitable to the individual care needs and interest of people with disability.
• Undertaking all required administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Liaising professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the position description.

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives

Skills/Experience

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• A Certificate IV in Disability Services or Community Services.
• Experience in a similar role including supervising the delivery of services to people with a disability.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, staff management and the provision of a safe, supportive and productive team environment.
• Previous experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs suitable to the individual needs and interest of people with disability.
• NDIS Worker Screening Validation.
• A current Class C drivers’ licence
• A current First Aid Certificate
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Check

To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Disability Services Coordinator, Melanie Keen on (02) 6393 8965 or email peopleandculture@orange.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Thursday 7 November 2024

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment an eligibility list may be created to fill the same or an equivalent role that may become vacant over the next twelve months.