Team Leader

Are you an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Team Leader with a passion for supporting your clients and helping to lead a small team under our Active Support model? Join a caring organisation where it’s all about enhancing inclusion, independence, and the well‑being of our clients and staff. We are actively seeking a Team Leader in the Illawarra area. About Us At Forsight Australia, we believe in creating positive futures through our commitment to innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. As a leading organisation in our field, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that values individual contributions, embraces diversity, and promotes professional growth. As a "for‑purpose" organisation providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) to individuals with a range of sensory impairments and additional disabilities, our focus is to create opportunities for our clients to enhance their independence, inclusion and well‑being. Forsight was established in 1978 by a group of parents and teachers wanting to ensure their children had a pathway to independent living as young adults and beyond. Their mission has expanded to include people with a range of sensory impairments and disabilities, supporting a growing number of clients in homes. The love and dedication of those original parents and teachers remains at the heart of all we do. With 16 shared accommodation homes across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra and growing, our mission is to provide high‑quality care and improve the quality of life for our clients. You can visit our website at to learn more. About the role Our Team Leaders work within a hybrid model, combining frontline client support with leadership responsibilities. Typically, they work a shift work roster , spending time alongside our Active Support Workers (ASWs), with two dedicated shifts per week allocated to team leader duties. In this role, the Team Leader works closely with a dedicated Client Care Manager and Client Care Coordinator to lead a small, home‑based team of ASWs, delivering person‑centred support that empowers clients in their daily lives. Strong communication and collaboration with key stakeholders, such as families, guardians and other service providers, is essential. Equally important is the ability to lead, support and develop a small but passionate team to ensure consistent, high‑quality care. About You You are enthusiastic, caring and committed to supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life Requirements Cert III in Disability, or related discipline, or at least one year experience in a similar role Led teams before and have an excellent grasp of how to lead and motivate others A minimum of 1-2 years of team leadership experience is required Be able to work with challenging behaviours in a supportive model of care A minimum of 2+ years of experience working with challenging behaviours is required Available for regular shifts on a 24/7 rotating roster (including sleep‑over and active nights) Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (with at least 3 months until expiry) Valid and unrestricted Australian driver’s licence Unrestricted right to work in Australia Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) Why Forsight Australia PBI Salary Packaging: Maximise your earning potential with AccessPay’s PBI salary packaging, unlocking tax benefits and boosting your take‑home pay. Innovative Culture: Join a team that values creativity and embraces new ideas. Diversity and Inclusion: Be a part of an organisation that celebrates and promotes diversity at every level. Professional Growth: We invest in our employees’ development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement. Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real impact to the lives of others. Next Steps If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding adventure with a team that values your expertise and enthusiasm, apply now and be a part of our exciting journey at Forsight Australia Please click on the "Apply" button below and upload your Resume, along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the key requirements of our role. Our recruitment team will review your application and be in touch if we think we might be a match. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regrettably are unable to respond individually to each submission. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period. Thank you for considering Forsight Forsight is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at *******@forsight.org.au. Applications accepted from recruitment agencies Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr