Team Leader

Permanent Opportunity
28 or 35 hours per week
$54.69 per hour + Super + Not For Profit Salary Packaging
Location: Nowra NSW 2541
Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need!
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we’re building hope and possibility for all.
Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
At Mission Australia, we believe strong communities are built on respect, inclusion and genuine connection. We are proud to be expanding our service footprint through new locations delivering the Community Living Support (CLS) program. CLS provides planned, person‑centred supports within clear service frameworks, promoting independence, safety and meaningful participation in community life, supporting people with mental health challenges to live and recover in the community in the way that they want to.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader to join the CLS Program. This role offers the opportunity to both lead a small team and remain connected to frontline service delivery.
Reporting to the Program Manager, you will provide strong leadership and day-to-day operational oversight to a small team of six exceptional people who provide support to clients with severe and persistent mental health issues, while also maintaining a small caseload of clients to stay connected to client outcomes. You will play a key role in ensuring our services are delivered with empathy, integrity, and a strong focus on recovery and empowerment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a people-focused role, is committed to recovery-oriented practice, and is eager to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide guidance, coaching and performance management to ensure high-quality service delivery
Conduct regular case-reviews and supervise staff to ensure effective review of client recovery plans and monitor service delivery and outcomes.
Manage a small caseload of clients, delivering person-centred and recovery-oriented support
Work collaboratively with the Area Manager to achieve program goals and outcomes
Ensure compliance with organisational policies, funding requirements, and best practice standards
Monitor service delivery, manage risk, and support continuous improvement initiatives
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, families, and community services
About You
You are a confident and compassionate leader with a strong background in community services. You enjoy balancing leadership responsibilities with direct client work and are committed to helping people achieve independence and wellbeing.
Requirements for Success:
Relevant qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health or similar
Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching and supervising staff within the community services sector
Experience working within community mental health services
A sound understanding of mental health, mental health systems and recovery-oriented practice, as well as psycho-social rehabilitation
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and support a small caseload
Must have Full driver licence with no restrictions
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Your benefits
To ensure our employees feel valued, empowered, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:
Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
Volunteering opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
· Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
How to apply
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Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you