Team Leader / Developmental Team Leader Pathway - Kangaroo Island

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent Full-time

Duration

Duration Ongoing

Award Level SCHADS Award Level 2 + Salary Packaging Available

Business Unit

Business Unit South Coast

Location Suburb

Location Suburb Kingscote 5223

Livit Disability Support is seeking applications for aTeam Leader opportunity based on Kangaroo Island.

This opportunity may suit either:

an experienced leader who already has the skills,qualificationsand experience to step into a Team Leader role; or

a local person with strong values, reliability, communicationskillsand leadership potential who is keen to develop through a supported pathway.

For external applicants, you must currently live locally on KangarooIsland oralready have confirmed local accommodation and availability to work on the Island.

About the opportunity

The Team Leaderis responsible forsupporting a team of Support Workers to deliver quality, person-centredservicesand positive outcomes for clients. The role includes supporting staff,monitoringservice delivery, responding to local service matters, communicating with clients and families, and escalating risks or concerns appropriately. The Team Leader also playsan important rolein reinforcingLivit'svalues and supporting a safe,capableand connected local workforce.

We recognise that the strongest candidate may already have Team Leaderexperience, ormay be someone local who has the right potential and commitment but needs structured development before moving into the full role.

For this reason, Livit is open to considering applicants through either:

a direct appointment into afull-time Team Leader positionfor a candidate who alreadypossessesthe required qualifications,experienceand capability; or

a supported Developmental Team Leader Pathway for a candidate whodemonstratesthe potential to grow into the role through structured coaching,mentoringand leadership development.

This could be a great fit if you:

care deeply about safe,respectfuland person-centred disability support;

communicate well with clients, families, teammembersand leaders;

are reliable,organisedand able to follow through on agreed actions;

can remain calm,professionaland practical when responding to issues;

are open to coaching,feedbackand learning;

understand the importance of local relationships andstrong teamculture on Kangaroo Island;

have experience in disability, community services, health, humanservicesor another people-focused environment; and

are interested in either stepping into, or developing toward, a local leadership role.

What we are looking for

Experienced Team Leader Applicants

We are interested in hearing from applicants who candemonstraterelevant leadership experience, strong judgement, confidence supporting staff, and the ability to coordinate safe and effective services.

The formal Team Leader role requires eitherCertificate IV in Leadership and Management or equivalent, or 3+ years' leadership and management experience. Where this requirement is not fully met, the successful person maybe requiredto undertake Certificate IV in Leadership and Management in line with their employment arrangements.

Developmental Pathway Applicants

You do not need to feel like a fully developed Team Leader already.

If you are local to Kangaroo Island and candemonstratethe right values, reliability, communication, judgement, learningagilityand willingness to receive coaching, you may be considered for a supported developmental pathway. This pathway may include mentoring, coaching, observation, gradual responsibility, participation in development activities and regular readiness checkpoints.

The developmental pathway is expected to run for up to 12 months, with transition into the full Team Leader role only occurring if readiness is confirmed.

Development Pathway Support

If a developmental appointment is made, the successful person will be supported through a staged pathway. This may include:

direct line management,assessmentand progression oversight from the Client Services Manager;

structured mentoring and practical support from an experienced Team Leader;

participation in leadership development activities;

opportunities to attend relevant meetings andobserveTeam Leader responsibilities;

gradual exposure to local leadership, documentation, teamcommunicationand service coordination tasks;

broader service exposure, including opportunities to spend time with mainland teams and leaders; and

formal readiness checkpoints before any move into full Team Leader accountability.

Formal Team Leader accountability does not automatically transfer during the development period. Progression will be evidence-based and will only occur where safe judgement, capability and readiness aredemonstrated.

Employment and Study Arrangements

For applicants appointed directly into the Team Leader role, the position will be offered as afull-time Team Leader appointment, subject to operational requirements and employment arrangements.

For a developmental appointment, the proposed model includes a0.60 FTE Team Leader development allocation, with the potential foradditionalrostered support work where elected and operationallyrequired. If Certificate IV Leadership and Management is approved andcommencedduring the pathway, Livit will fund the qualification and provide protected study time as part of the approved arrangement.

Some study will still berequiredin the employee's own time.

Employment and Remuneration

Livit is open to appointing either an experienced Team Leader or a successful candidate through the Developmental Team Leader Pathway, withremunerationand employment arrangements reflecting the appointment made.

Experienced Team Leader Appointment

Applicants appointed directly into the Team Leader role will be employed in afull-time Team Leader positionand classifiedin accordance withthe SCHADS Award Team Leader classification structure.

Classification:SCHADS AwardLevel 3
Employment Status:Full Time
SalaryRange:$80K - $85,800K per annum plus super (Dependent on relevant qualifications,experienceand applicable pay point)

Applicants appointed through the Developmental Team Leader Pathway will initially be employed at:

Classification:SCHADS AwardLevel 2 Pay Point 4during the developmental period.

Hourly Rate:$39.53 per hour plus super

Employment Arrangement:0.60FTE Team Leader development allocation, with the ability to undertakeadditionalrostered Support Worker shifts where elected and operationallyrequired.

The developmental pathway provides structured coaching, mentoring, leadership developmentopportunitiesand formal readiness assessments over a period of up to 12 months. Progression into the Team Leader role is not automatic and will only occur where capability, performance and readiness have beendemonstrated.

Upon successful completion of the pathway and appointment into the Team Leader position, the employee will transition to the applicable Team Leader classificationand full-time working arrangements.

Applicants must be able to meet the role's mandatory requirements, including:

NDIS Worker Check;

Working with Children Check;

Australian Driver's Licence;

First Aid and CPR;

Safe Environments for Children and Young People;

Medication competency;

Manual Handling competency; and

ability tomaintainall mandatory role requirements.

Questions About the Opportunity?

For a confidential discussion about the role, the developmental pathway, or what the opportunity could look like for you, please contact:

How to Apply

Pleasesubmita brief application outlining:

• why you are interested in the Kangaroo Island Team Leader opportunity;
• the experience,strengthsor local knowledge you would bring;
• whether you are applying as an experienced Team Leader candidate or as someone interested in the developmental pathway; and
• what support or development would help you succeed in the role.

For external applicants, please include confirmation that you currentlyresideon Kangaroo Island or have confirmed arrangements to be locally based on the Island.