Team Leader

Lead with purpose. Support your team. Make a difference.

Are you a people-focused leader who enjoys bringing out the best in others? Do you thrive on building strong teams, creating positive workplace relationships and making a genuine difference in the community?

Melville Cares is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader to join our team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a hands-on leadership role where every day brings something different. You’ll work closely with our Community Workers, supporting them to grow, succeed and deliver high-quality services to our clients.

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time, permanent position
• $88,000 – $90,000 per annum + Super
• Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year
• Work-life balance
• A supportive environment where your leadership and ideas are valued

About Melville Cares

As the heart of community care, Melville Cares provide a range of aged care services including home support, in-home respite, transport services, social groups and more. Our vision is that we at Melville Cares believe senior peoples’ lives should be as fulfilling as at any other stage of life and is achieved by our commitment to our values. By empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we walk alongside clients on their unique journey through later life assisting as much, or as little, as they choose.

About the role

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, you’ll play an important role in leading and supporting our team of Community Workers, including Support Workers, Domestic Assistants, Home & Garden Maintenance Workers and Transport Drivers.

Your days will include:

• Leading, supporting and motivating a diverse team of Community Workers.
• Providing supervision, coaching and performance management, including probation and annual reviews.
• Building positive relationships and supporting the professional growth and development of your team.
• Maintaining high standards of service delivery and ensuring activities meet relevant quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and the Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Responding to client incidents, feedback and complaints and supporting effective resolution.
• Facilitating team meetings that encourage communication, engagement and professional development.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and workforce retention initiatives.
• Working closely with our Scheduling and Coordination teams to ensure services are delivered efficiently.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Ageing) or a related qualification.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to support Community Workers to grow and deliver high-quality services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and facilitate and conduct training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to understand and apply policies, guidelines, legislative requirements and funding requirements.
• A clear commitment to the Core Values of Melville Cares.
• ‘C’ class WA Driver’s Licence.
• Strong Microsoft Suite and general IT knowledge and experience.
• National Police Clearance less than 3 months old.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re someone who leads with empathy, communicates openly and enjoys bringing people together, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online today with your up-to-date CV and tell us what you could bring to the Melville Cares team.

The shortlisting process will begin shortly. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications close: Friday, 16 October 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a successful applicant is identified.

Melville Cares values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities, to apply.