Disability Team Leader

Community First Step is a growing organisation that encompasses children, youth, and family services in the form of case work, community development, disability services and children’s services. With a history that spans over 40 years, we aim at supporting and empowering people to overcome disadvantage and barriers to personal, social, and economic growth by delivering inclusive and innovative services.

Our clients are the people of South West Sydney communities and we are committed to providing quality services and program which endeavour to support the needs of the members of the community. We work in partnership with the community, business, and government, to strive for excellence in meeting the holistic needs of our clients through the provision of high quality supportive, recreational, cultural, sporting and welfare programs.

Currently we have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader, Disability Services to join our hard working and supportive team on a full-time basis, based in Fairfield, NSW. Reporting to the Executive Manager – Children and Family Services, this position is responsible for the operations of CFS’s Disability Services.

On a daily basis, this position will be responsible for maintain a high-quality service for people living with a disability, enabling those supported to reach their potential primary by providing support and direction to staff members.

 The essential criteria we are seeking includes:

• • Tertiary qualification in disability services or similar
  • Experience in working with people with disabilities
  • Minimum of 5 years management experience
  • Sound working knowledge of the NDIS 
  • Previous experience in engaging constructively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds resulting in high quality service outcomes
  • Demonstrated experience to achieve outcomes according to tight timeframes, deadlines and project plans.

Desirable attributes are:

• • Adaptability to new situations, with a desire to make a real difference for individuals and families.
  • Proven capacity to maintain stakeholder relations in order to achieve key outcomes
  • Sound communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent time management, attention to detail and prioritising skills
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety and Cultural Diversity Principles

NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check.

To Apply:  If you are interested in joining us please send your current resume and a covering letter (Max. 2 pages) indicating your suitability for the position to:  Jobs@cfs.asn.au by 5pm, 29^th June 2020.

Your application should include answers to these questions:

• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Please note, only candidates successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Community First Step is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.  Community First Step welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

For enquiries on this position and copy of the PD please contact: Jen Mollett (02) 9727 4333 or Jennifer.Mollett@cfs.asn.au