- Western Sydney
- Permanent Part-Time
- Shift-based roster
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of people with disability? Join Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) and lead with purpose.
About Us
Australian Mentoring Services (AMS) is a registered NDIS provider delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Community Participation supports across NSW. We support participants with complex psychosocial, neurodevelopmental, cognitive and intellectual disabilities to live a fulfilling life, achieve personal goals, and reconnect with their families and communities.
About the Role
As a SIL Team Leader, you will lead a team of Mentors across grouped SIL homes. You’ll provide guidance, model best practice, and ensure person-centred support aligns with each participant’s unique needs and goals. Reporting to the Practice Leader, you’ll play a key role in the coordination and delivery of quality services.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Lead, mentor, and support your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
✔ Coordinate daily operations and ensure support plans (behaviour, mealtime, medication, etc.) are followed
✔ Encourage participant independence and goal achievement
✔ Liaise with families, stakeholders, and external services to promote holistic care
✔ Promote a safe, clean, and inclusive environment in line with WHS practices
✔ Drive continuous improvement and uphold AMS values in every interaction
What You Bring
✔ Experience working in disability or similar human services sector
✔ Strong knowledge of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed care
✔ Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
✔ Ability to mentor and develop staff performance
✔ NSW Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Check
✔ Current First Aid, Provisional 2 (or higher) Driver’s Licence & access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
Why Join AMS?
✔ Meaningful work where you make a real difference
✔ Supportive, values-driven culture
✔ Ongoing training and professional development
✔ Flexibility and recognition of work-life balance
✔ Be part of a team that empowers people to live a life worth living
Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead with heart and help others reclaim their place in the world, we’d love to hear from you.
Beyond Independence AMS provides a unique, fully tailored service for participants seeking to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into the community with new skills. We focus on: Young people leaving care who need ongoing support due to intellectual disability or complex needs. Individuals reintegrating after prison, juvenile justice, or mental health facilities. People with intellectual disabilities and complex needs, including mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, substance abuse, and trauma histories. Our mentoring ensures participants can: Learn new skills Build prosocial relationships Contribute to their community Improve overall well-being Make safe, independent choices We provide non-judgmental, personalised support across Sydney and Wollongong, with plans to expand into rural communities.
