Team Leader IEA- Broken Hill

About Bamara 

We bring years of experience and authentic engagement in regional, remote, and urban locations to our services.

Bamara has long history of working respectfully alongside communities and the people who live in them assisting and supporting community and individual goal achievement.

Bamara footprint extends across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland. Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.

Culture and Community

Bamara is a First Nation’s organisation, all staff are expected to participate in connection with community, respect relationships and apply this respect to each participant we work with across all diverse cultural backgrounds

Salary and Benefits

• Generous salary
• 3 days bonus leave during the Christmas/New Year period
• Birthday leave
• Yearly Flu shot
• Retail and Entertainment discounts across leading brands through Flare Benefits program
• Opportunities to upskill with qualifications in Community Services
• Employee Assistance program for staff and their immediate families 
• Access to our wellness partner program with C-5
• First Nations Perspective training
• Rewards and recognition program

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the IEA team, providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to support staff performance and positive participant outcomes.

You will be responsible for driving service delivery, maintaining compliance with contractual and organisational requirements, and fostering strong relationships with employers, community organisations, and other stakeholders.

This role requires a balance of people leadership, operational oversight, performance management, and a genuine commitment to inclusive employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of employment services professionals to achieve individual and team targets.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and professional development to build staff capability and confidence.
• Monitor team performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to achieve contractual outcomes.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with Inclusive Employment Australia requirements, organisational policies, and relevant procedures.
• Support the delivery of individualised, person-centred services that recognise each participant's strengths, goals, and support needs.
• Oversee participant engagement, service delivery, and progress towards sustainable employment outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, allied health professionals, community organisations, and other key stakeholders.
• Support the team to identify suitable employment opportunities and develop pathways into meaningful, sustainable work.
• Monitor reporting, documentation, and compliance to ensure accurate records and quality service delivery.
• Identify operational challenges, manage competing priorities, and implement solutions that improve team effectiveness.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, and achieving results.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within employment services, disability services, or a related human services environment.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills.
• The ability to monitor performance data, identify trends, and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• A sound understanding of employment services, participant-centred support, and the barriers people may experience when seeking employment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and supporting people to achieve their employment goals.
• The ability to lead by example, make informed decisions, and maintain a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• WWCC prior to commencement
• Ability to obtain a MYID with standard strength