Expression of Interest: Acting Children Services Team Leader – Orange
Are you a rising star in disability support, ready to showcase your leadership skills? Westhaven is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to express interest in an Acting Children Services Team Leader role in Orange. This is your chance to step up, make a real difference, and drive service excellence in a dynamic environment
Why Act Now?
This Expression of Interest offers a fantastic pathway for career progression, allowing you to gain invaluable leadership experience within a supportive team environment. You will be instrumental in maintaining our high standards of care and effectiveness for Children and Young People (CYP).
Benefits of Leading with Westhaven:
* Competitive Acting Rate: $44.58 per hour + 12% Super (Level 4, Pay Point 1).
* Significant Tax Savings: Access Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free) and a Meal & Entertainment Card (up to $2,650 tax-free).
* Invest in Your Growth: Dedicated leadership development and mentoring opportunities.
Your Opportunity:
As Acting Team Leader, you will temporarily take the reins to:
* Inspire and guide a dedicated team of support workers, fostering accountability and best practice.
* Lead service delivery for CYP with complex needs, ensuring person-centred, high-quality care.
* Resolve complex situations and apply effective de-escalation strategies with confidence.
Who We're Looking For (Essential Skills):
* Proven leadership qualities and advanced problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to motivate, supervise, and performance manage team members.
* A deep commitment to a person-centred approach and working positively with diverse communities.
* Understanding of complex needs, behaviours of concern, and mental health challenges.
* Relevant qualification (Cert IV/Diploma in Disability, Community, Children's Services or similar) or identifying as Aboriginal and willing to pursue one.
* Must hold: Current NSW Driver's Licence, NDISWC, Paid WWCC, and First Aid/CPR.
About Westhaven
We are the leading provider of choice for disability support in regional NSW, focused on delivering client-centric programs that empower individuals to live life the way they choose.
Ready to step into this exciting acting opportunity?
To Express Interest: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the acting role to People and Culture.
Contact for Enquiries:
Closing Date for EOI: 19th of December 2025