About the Role
We are seeking an energetic, organised, and engaging Program Lead to oversee the delivery of Youth Day Programs across Greater Western Sydney. This role is crucial for ensuring programs are safe, engaging, and focused on building confidence, independence, and social connection for young people with disability.
Responsibilities
- Leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of Youth Day Programs
- Supervising and supporting a team of Support Workers
- Ensuring activities are engaging, safe, and aligned to participant goals
- Building positive relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders
- Supporting participant engagement, social inclusion, and skill development
- Monitoring program quality and participant outcomes
- Managing day-to-day operational requirements, including transport and community access activities
- Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, NDIS standards, and duty of care requirements
- Supporting behaviour support strategies and risk management processes
- Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting
Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Valid NSW Driver's Licence
- Right to work in Australia
Skills
- Leadership
- Team coordination
- Relationship building
- Activity coordination
- Program delivery
- Participant support
- Risk management
- Documentation and reporting
Location
- Prairiewood, NSW, Australia
- Greater Western Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Experience Level
- Experience leading teams within disability, youth, community, or social services settings
- Experience coordinating group-based programs and community activities
- Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours and support needs
Education Level
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Community Services, Youth Work, Leadership, or a related field
Benefits
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Leadership development opportunities
- Ongoing training and funded qualifications
- Clear career progression pathways
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program (Sonder)
- Salary packaging options
About the Company
- CPA empowers both clients and teams, focusing on building independence, confidence, and meaningful community connections.
- CPA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91561) offering fully funded nationally recognised qualifications and professional development.
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation.
- For over 75 years, CPA has been driven by a vision of a future where nothing is impossible for individuals living with Cerebral Palsy.
- CPA's research and innovation inform world-class services including early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services.
Equal Opportunity
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability.
- We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
