Team Leader

Date: 13 Aug 2025

Location:

Lewisham, NSW, AU, 2049

Requisition ID: 1745

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

For more information about working at Vinnies please click here.

📍 Permanent Full-time | Monday to Friday | Flexible base across our Metro Sydney sites with some work-from-home options
💰 Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Access generous NFP Tax-Free packaging benefits, increasing your earnings by up to $15,900 annually.
💵 Competitive Salary: SCHCADS Award Salary, LV5 ranging from $97K to $102K (depending on experience).
🌟 Lead with Purpose: Guide and inspire a dedicated team,creating inclusive workplaces and driving positive change.

Your Role

As Team Leader – Supports in Employment, you will oversee daily operations, work alongside people with disability to achieve employment goals and inspire your team to deliver outstanding results. We are seeking a strong, motivated leader to grow our supported open employment services by building employer partnerships, strengthening community connections, and delivering training that opens the door to meaningful job opportunities for people with disability

Your Responsibility

Manage all aspects of the program, providing end-to-end support for people with disability, from preparing for employment, to job placements and continuing person-centred support once in the workforce.
Partner with hiring teams and organisations to build their capacity and foster inclusive workplaces.
Deliver workplace disability confidence training to potential employers and hiring teams
Facilitate job readiness training with participants
Manage a team of Employment Coaches and ensure participants’ individual employment goals are set and regularly reviewed, actively worked towards and achieved, while monitoring progress for outcomes, impact and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date participant records, file notes, goals, and plans.
Conduct workplace risk assessments, to ensure a safe working environment.
Promote a safe workplace for staff and volunteers by implementing best practice health and safety measures including effective risk management processes.

You Will Need

Ability to thrive in a constantly evolving sector, demonstrating confidence, energy and strong connections to drive program growth.
Relevant tertiary qualification and/or proven experience in the disability sector.
Strong interpersonal skills with cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Experience in working with and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
Proven experience in staff supervision and site management.
High level of computer literacy.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience conducting learning needs analysis.
NDIS New Worker Screening and completion of The NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety & You (or willingness to obtain).
Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain before commencing)
Willingness to travel to multiple sites.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.