Melbourne

Disability Team Leader

A Disability Team Leader oversees a disability support team in an effort to provide care and assistance to those needing help living their everyday lives. Disability team leaders delegate responsibilities, monitor patient or client intake and assessment and determine how to best provide aid. In addition to supervising the disability support teams, team leaders will also often provide hands-on assistance. The position requires strong personal, organisational and communication skills.

Disability Team Leaders need to understand not only what resources and options are available for helping patients and clients, but must also be equipped to handle the administrative duties that come with running a team. This includes scheduling, checking in with team members throughout the week and helping find solutions to their issues.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a disability team leader?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, Online
8 - 12 months
$175 - $4,300
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker
Aboriginal Disability Worker
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker + 1 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $3,894
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 10 more
11076NAT

Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader
TAEXDB411

Plan and Implement Individual Support Plans for Learners with Disability
Online
3 months
$275
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Team Leader
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Team Leader
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Common questions

How can I become a disability team leader?

To become a disability team leader in Melbourne, you may want to consider completing the Certificate IV in Disability Support. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.

Are there training providers in Melbourne?

You can train to become a disability team leader by completing a qualification with SAL Consulting or genU Training. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.

What study modes are available?

There are several campuses within the Melbourne area that provide disability team leader training. The nearest campus is located right in the center of Melbourne. You can also study a disability team leader course through online, distance or traineeship learning. Find a course provider that best suits your study needs.

Further reading

How to start a career in Disability Care

12th April 2021)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)?

22nd September 2020)

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Disability?

12th November 2020)