Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring new perspectives and are willing to take risks. Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd (GAC) emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1979 we’re an organisation driven by progressive ideas, bold actions and a strong foundation of support.
Independent Living Team
The Independent Living Team delivers person-centered, culturally safe services that enable people to remain living independently, safely and with dignity in their own homes and communities. Our approach is founded on promoting choice, wellbeing, inclusion and independence while recognising the unique needs, aspirations and cultural identity of every individual.
The team provides a broad range of in-home and community-based supports through the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP), the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Servies are tailored to individual goals and may include domestic assistance, home maintenance, social support group and individual that enhance quality of life and strengthen community participation.
Working collaboratively with clients, families, carers, community partners and other service providers, the Independent Living Team adopts a holistic and strength-based approach to care. The team is committed to continuous improvement, cultural safety and delivering high-quality services that empower individuals to live meaningful, connected and independent lives.
Independent Living Team Leader
The Independent Living Team Leader is responsible for the effective coordination, leadership, and day-to-day management of GAC’s Independent Living team care services. This Team plays a crucial role in recognising the importance of culturally responsive service delivery while enhancing the quality of life for individuals.
This role oversees service delivery, workers’ supervision, client care coordination, and compliance with funding and quality standards. The position plays a vital role in building team capacity, maintaining service excellence, and supporting client independence, wellbeing and inclusion.
The Independent Living Team Leader is also responsible for assisting the Independent Living Manager with coordinating and managing the Independent Living program.
Responsibilities:
This position is a supervisory role and member of the Senior Leadership Team and requires experience and skills in:
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Leadership and supervision of staff
- Time management
- Prioritising tasks
- Planning and organising their own work and the work of the employees under their control and direction
- Specific and set objectives are to be achieved in the most efficient and cost-effective manner within a set timetable with available resources
- Understanding of human resources policies and procedures applicable to the work performed and of the employees being supervised.
Further information regarding the position can be found in the full Position Description located on our website www.gunditjmara.org.au
This is an Identified Position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. The Identified status of this role reflects GAC's commitment to Aboriginal leadership, cultural governance, and self-determination. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the person in this role brings lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent. Certificate of Aboriginality will be required.
GAC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace.
Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police check and a VIC Driver's License or the ability to obtain the same.
Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received. As such, we highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. Applications Close at 5pm on 31st August 2026.
Please contact Trudy Thorp - People and Recruitment on Mb: 04•• ••• 207 for further information regarding the position.
To apply online, simply click on the Apply now button.
Alternatively, you can forward your application via email to: ••••@gunditjmara.org.au using the subject line: Independent Living Team Leader
To be considered for this role, please submit:
- A cover letter that directly addresses the Duties and Responsibilities, and your Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge.
- Answer the Employer Questions listed on Seek
- A current resume outlining your relevant experience.
Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring new perspectives and are willing to take risks. Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd (GAC) emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 1979 we’re an organisation driven by progressive ideas, bold actions and a strong foundation of support. Gunditjmara means ‘belonging to person’. The Gunditjmara people are traditional owners of the coastal area extending from Portland in the south, Port Fairy, Warrnambool and inland into Camperdown. Gunditjmara people are traditionally river and lake people with Budj Bim, Framlingham Forrest, Lake Condah and the surrounding river systems being of great cultural significance and importance historically, economically and spiritually. GAC is an independent community based not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that was founded in 1979 by a group of volunteers from the local Aboriginal community in South West Victoria. From humble beginnings to a long-term vision for our community has driven the organisation to be the primary provider of social, health and cultural services in our region. GAC became incorporated in 1982 and delivers a wide range of culturally appropriate, holistic community health, social support and well-being services at all life stages from cradle to the dreamimg, principally to the Aboriginal community and other residents in Warrnambool and outlying areas.
