Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services

This course is intended to provide existing and aspiring frontline leaders in the disability services sector with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully lead a team of frontline workers delivering services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, while contributing to the growth of their organisation.

Upon completion of this course learners will be able to • Demonstrate financial acumen in responsibly managing a budget within the competitive pressures of the disability sector and the parameters of the NDIS operational guidelines. • Understand and articulate how the work of their team contributes to their organisation's vision, mission and business objectives and to the disability sector How decisions support improved customer outcomes and achieve organisational goals. • Comply with the governance framework and ensure organisational compliance with legislative, regulatory, policy and procedural requirements of the NDIS, while assessing and managing operational risks.

• Facilitate clear and cogent communication between all stakeholders in the disability sector, to foster accountability, authenticity, inclusion and diversity and augment a safe working environment.

While the occupation outcomes of this course align to the occupation description for OSCA code 4222232 Disability Team Leader, on the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) website, the AQF level of the qualification does not align to the Skill Level (Skill Level 3) assigned to this occupation by the ABS. The Course and its outcomes sit at a Skill level higher (Skill Level 2) than that assigned to the occupation by the ABS.

This course supersedes and is equivalent to 11076NAT Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services.