This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
Explore all careersDisability Team Leaders manage support teams, ensuring effective care for clients by delegating tasks, monitoring assessments, and providing hands-on assistance.
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In Australia, a full time disability team leader generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
While there isn't clear data on specific disability team leader positions, aged and disability support worker jobs have grown strongly in recent years and are expected to continue to do so. As of May 2019, there were approximately 177,000 aged and disabled carer jobs in Australia. That number could potentially rise to 222,000 in 2024. Some reports indicate the possibility of about 35,800 job openings per year over that span.
Source: The Labour Market Information Portal - 2019 Occupational Projections and Australian Government Job Outlook
Disability team leaders often need to earn more advanced qualifications and/or have more experience in the support industry than other disability team workers. This position will often require a Certificate IV in Disability. This qualification can take around 12 months to complete depending on study mode (online, on campus or a blend of both) and whether you are studying full or part time. Enrollees must also fulfil a work placement requirement to complete this certificate. Qualifications in Individual Support or other support studies that specialise in Aged and Disability Support can be helpful, though each disability team leader role will have different requirements.
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Explore the wide range of Disability Team Leader courses in Townsville designed to equip you with the skills necessary to thrive in this fulfilling career. With 5 courses available, learners at all experience levels can find a suitable option. For beginners, the Risk Management CHCSS00087 course is an excellent starting point, providing foundational knowledge and skills to set you on your professional journey in the disability sector.
For those with prior experience, take your career to the next level with our advanced offerings, including the Certificate IV in Disability Support CHC43121 or the Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services 11076NAT. Each course focuses on essential competencies that you can immediately apply in the workplace, making them ideally suited for aspiring leaders in the community services field.
Dive deeper into the broader field of community services or continue exploring our dedicated disability courses in Townsville. The opportunity to enhance your educational path in a vibrant area like Townsville is not to be missed. With tailored courses like the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management CHC62015 and the Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115, you are bound to find the right fit for your career aspirations.