Amazing leadership opportunity within the Disability Sector. Lead something that matters — and a team that's passionate about it!

Your Role

As Team Leader – Social and Community Participation, you'll be at the helm of one of DLi's most valued programs — overseeing service delivery and leading the people, resources, and day-to-day operations that make it all happen.

You'll lead a team of dedicated support workers delivering services across both community settings and our centre-based program, including our Windsor Gardens site. Your focus will be on building a positive, high-performing team culture while driving meaningful outcomes for the clients who are at the heart of everything we do.

What's in it for you?

At DLi, we invest in our people. You'll receive ongoing training and professional development, a competitive salary, and access to salary sacrificing of up to $15,899 annually. You'll be joining us at an exciting point in our growth, and most importantly, you'll be doing work where you can see the difference you're making, every single day.

DLi is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse workforce. We are committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are warmly encouraged to apply.

Your Experience

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in the operational management and design of tailored, outcomes-based Social and Community Participation programs, including Day Options
• The ability to work collaboratively with clients, their families, and key internal and external stakeholders
• A track record of leading, coaching, and developing support workers — including performance management
• Experience overseeing and implementing quality improvement initiatives
• Confidence in coordinating client onboarding, including the development of individual support plans and risk assessments
• Solid knowledge of NDIS practice standards and safeguarding requirements

Requirements of the Position

Essential

• Certificate III or above in Disability/Community Services, or equivalent tertiary qualification or relevant experience
• Proof of the right to work in Australia
• Current NDIS Worker Screening
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate
• First Aid & CPR
• NDIS Quality, Safety and You Certificate
• Demonstrated success in a similar role
• Experience in community and centre-based inclusion work for people living with disability
• Current Australian Driver's Licence or ability to travel independently to other DLi sites

Desirable

• Certificate/Diploma in Front-line Management
• Medication Administration, Basic Continence Care, and Infection Control accreditation
• Manual Handling Certificate

Special Conditions

Participation in the service-wide on-call roster, providing out-of-hours support to Community Support Workers.

About Us

For more than 40 years, DLi has been walking alongside South Australians living with disability — helping them live the life they choose. We're a leading provider of disability support services in South Australia, and we're proud of what we've built: a team that genuinely cares, services that make a real difference, and a culture that puts people first.

From Supported Independent Living and In-Home Support to Short and Medium-Term Accommodation and Social and Community Participation programs, we show up every day with knowledge, experience, and real enthusiasm for what we do.

Our person-centred approach means every client has a dedicated point of contact from day one — because consistency and genuine connection aren't just nice to have, they're central to everything we do.

Our Values

Everything we do at DLi is underpinned by five values that aren't just words on a wall:

• Impactful — We support people to thrive and succeed
• Joyful — We take genuine delight in helping others flourish
• Connected — We build strong relationships so people feel supported, valued and safe
• Supportive — We champion people's goals with kindness and encouragement
• Genuine — We show up with honesty, respect, and fairness — every time

Ready to lead?

For a confidential discussion about the role please reach out to Lauren Searle, Client Services Manager, on 0423 324 747.

⚡ Applications will be reviewed as they are received — don't wait, apply today!