Job Title: House Team Leader – Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Location: Shepparton / VIC
Employment Type & Remuneration:
• Full-time, days and flexible roster including sleepovers & weekends
• Attractive salary + super
About the Role
Be the energy and the support—on the floor! As our Residential Team Leader, you’ll lead by example, delivering hands-on, person-centred care while guiding and empowering a dedicated team. One day you’re supporting participants directly; the next, you’re mentoring staff, managing rosters, and making real-time decisions to ensure the smooth running of our residential services.
What You’ll Do
• Deliver daily support alongside your team—nurturing independence and wellbeing
• Lead, mentor, and develop support workers on-site
• Oversee high-quality implementation of NDIS-funded care plans (SIL/SDA)
• Handle rostering, inductions, performance support, and documentation
• Act on the ground—responding to gaps and ensuring positive outcomes for participants
What We’re Looking For
• Experience (1–2 years preferable) in leadership within a residential disability / SIL/ age care setting
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Community Services, or Nursing experience preferred
• Strong person-centred, behaviour support, and advocacy skills
• Excellent communicator—able to build trust with participants, families, and staff
• Resilient leader with a proactive, hands-on approach
Requirements & Checks
• NDIS Worker Screening Check,
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Meet the legal requirements to work in Australia.
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence, access to a vehicle, and full insurance
We are committed to child safety. This role requires compliance with child safety policies and completion of pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
• Be the heart of a house that truly cares—on the floors and in daily lives
• Opportunity for growth and professional development
• Supportive, values-driven culture that champions safety, inclusion, and independence
• Flexible roster that balances purpose-driven work and personal well-being
Apply Now
Ready to lead with compassion and impact? Submit your resume with a brief cover letter sharing your leadership in SIL/residential support and how you elevate team and participant outcomes.
We embrace diversity—especially encouraging applications from people with disability, First Nations people, and individuals from varied communities.
At Cohort Staffing we understand the challenges that disability and healthcare providers face when trying to find the right staff to meet the needs of their clients. We also understand what is important when looking for work in the healthcare and disability sectors. That's why we offer comprehensive staffing solutions that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each provider whilst ensuring optimal employment placements for job seekers.
Our team of recruitment specialists are experts in finding the right people for the job. We take the time to understand the specific requirements of each role and work closely with providers to identify the skills and experience needed to meet their clients' needs.
Whether you need staff for short-term projects or long-term roles, we can find the ideal employee. Our rigorous screening process ensures that we only recommend candidates who meet our high standards. We conduct thorough background and reference checks to ensure that people with the right skills and experience are matched to the role. We also provide ongoing support to both providers and staff to ensure that placements run smoothly.
At Cohort Staffing we are committed to providing exceptional service to all our job seekers and providers. We understand the importance of having excellent rapport between staff and clients, and are dedicated to helping providers achieve this goal.
For further information please email us at: HR@cohortstaffing.com.au
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