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At Endeavour Foundation we have been committed to helping people with disabilities for over 70 years. Our purpose is straight forward, to turn possibilities into reality.

Our commitment extends to creating an inclusive culture, fostering employee growth, learning and optimal performance. When you join our team, you are contributing to support individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work and flourish. Our team embodies our purpose daily, embracing diverse ideas and perspectives that enrich our culture. We call ourselves #teampossible!

 At Endeavour we offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
• Access to additional Salary Packaging because you live in a remote area.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Free flu vaccinations.

Make an Impact

A rare and exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced leader within the SIL space to join Endeavour Foundation as a Team Leader at our brand-new Supported Independent Living (SIL) service in Kings Langley. This is a growing service with a new team and new opportunities, making it the perfect time to step into a leadership role and make a lasting impact.

We are seeking a passionate professional with strong leadership skills, extensive experience in SIL, and a deep understanding of NDIS guidelines to ensure the highest quality support for individuals to live independently. If you’re ready to shape and lead a new team while driving positive outcomes, apply now!

Working as part of a passionate team, other key duties will include:

• Advocating for the ongoing application of Human Rights for people with disability, namely the right to live free from abuse, neglect and exploitation, and the right of choice and control
• Ensuring consistency of service delivery by encouraging continuous improvement, adherence to practice guidelines and organisational policy and procedure
• Identifying and responding to incidents including leading the resolution of escalations and concerns from families/carers/advocates for clients
• Overseeing meal planning and management to meet individual needs, including medication administration
• Recruitment training, and mentoring support workers to build a strong team.
• Managing rosters and ensuring compliance with break time and meal break requirements
  
• Creating a well-balanced team culture, embracing and respecting the need to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

What you can bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent tertiary education is desirable.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in leadership roles within the disability sector.
• Demonstrated ability in assisting vulnerable people to identify goals and in assisting them to make the necessary choices and decisions to achieve these goals.
• Proven ability to apply knowledge of nutrition and hygiene principles within a residential or accommodation setting to ensure appropriate safety and health levels are upheld.
• Interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills required to grow relationships with team members and stakeholders and deal with issues of a sensitive nature.
• Problem solving skills, to successfully identify problems, develop solutions and implement these using a logical and systematic approach.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team to achieve performance targets and KPI’s;
• Proficiency in using current MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Employee Self Service programs, and communication technologies.
• Possession of a current driver’s licence, reliable motor vehicle and comprehensive insurance.

How can you join Endeavour Foundation?

Please note, before commencing with Endeavour Foundation, you will be required to undertake a "Fit2Work" National Criminal History Check, hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and a First Aid and CPR certificate

If this is the opportunity for you, click ‘Apply’ below. We look forward to hearing from you!