Team Leader – Supported Independent Living

• Wollongong
• Permanent Part-Time
• Shift-based roster

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 a team of Mentors across grouped SIL homes. 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 the coordination and delivery of quality services.

Key Responsibilities

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

✔ Coordinate daily operations and ensure support plans (behaviour, mealtime, medication, etc.) are followed

✔ Encourage participant independence and goal achievement

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

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

✔ Drive continuous improvement and uphold AMS values in every interaction

What You Bring

✔ Experience working in disability or similar human services sector

✔ Strong knowledge of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care

✔ Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

✔ Ability to mentor and develop staff performance

✔ NSW Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Check

✔ Current First Aid, Provisional 2 (or higher) Driver’s Licence & access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Why Join AMS?

✔ Meaningful work where you make a real difference

✔ Supportive, values-driven culture

✔ Ongoing training and professional development

✔ Flexibility and recognition of work-life balance

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

Apply Now

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