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Disability Support Leader. Permanent Full Time - ToowoombaApply now Job no: 504978Employment type: Full TimeLocation: Toowoomba & Darling DownsCategories: DisabilityAbout the RoleOversee the delivery of Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Lifestyle Support services in the Toowoomba area. Lead a team of Disability Support Workers to ensure that the people we support are receiving high-quality care to live their best lives.This is a Permanent Full-Time position for a candidate based in the Toowoomba area. You will utilise your local Toowoomba connections and knowledge to support the growth of our disability services in this region. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and will be proactive and motivated to make a difference in their local Toowoomba community. This is a hybrid opportunity where you can work some of your days each week from home, with an on-call component and occasional shift work.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support a team of Disability Support WorkersEnsure staff are skilled and knowledgeable in the delivery of disability services and ensuring active support of clientsFacilitate and manage a partnership approach with families and supportersCollaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring national consistency in delivering a positive serviceManage, monitor, and report on incidents and complaintsAdvocate for clients in relation to Human Rights with a sound understanding of Restrictive PracticesParticipate in a rotating on call rosterSkills & ExperiencePrevious leadership experience with strong knowledge of the delivery of services to people with a disabilityDiploma in relevant Social & Community Services or relevant experienceExperience with and knowledge of NDIS fundingEstablished influencing and negotiation skillsA passion and drive to use your leadership capability to make an impact in the sectorAbility to think creatively and use initiativeSuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and an NDIS Workers Screening Check.About theOrganisationLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If youre passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client''s individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.Career pathways across a national organisationAttractive remuneration package with a monthly rostered day off (Think 12 extra long weekends a year!)Join a supportive team that are passionate about the work they doUp to $15,900 of your annual salary tax-free through Salary Packaging, increasing your take-home payAccess to Fitness Passport benefitsFlexible work from home arrangementsHow to ApplyInclude your resume and covering letter in one document, click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries, please contact Rianne Gifford at recruitment@lwb.org.auCandidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.Applications close at midnight on Monday the 12 th of May 2025Advertised: 29 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 12 May 2025 23:55 E. Australia Standard TimeWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Ok, we will send you jobs like this.The email address was invalid, please check for errors.Leading a team of Disability Support Workers, you will supervise service delivery across Toowoomba, helping the people we support to live their best life.Expression of interestNo expression of interest currently availableLeading a team of Disability Support Workers, you will supervise service delivery across Toowoomba, helping the people we support to live their best life. #J-18808-Ljbffr