At a Glance
- Tasks: Support people with disabilities to navigate the NDIS and achieve their goals.
- Company: Join Uniting, a leading provider focused on social justice and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tax-free salary packaging, paid travel, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working flexibly and collaboratively.
- Qualifications: Great people skills, customer service experience, and understanding of NDIS.
The predicted salary is between 88090 - 88090 $ per year.
We invite applications for Local Area Coordination professionals to join our team on a full-time basis in Parramatta or Baulkham Hills. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding are important to deliver effectively in this role.
Full-Time Permanent opportunities (38 hours per week) with work-from-home flexibility of 2 days per week. Starting from SCHADS 401 $88,090 per year plus salary packaging up to $18,550 plus super.
What you’ll be doing in this role:
- Supporting people with disabilities, their families and carers by providing linkage and referrals to community and mainstream services and/or services funded by the NDIA's Grant programs.
- With hands-on NDIS and Uniting training, you will develop a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS participants through the various stages of their pathway.
- Undertake other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the position.
Who we’re looking for:
- Someone with great people skills, customer service, excellent communication and time management skills.
- Background with disability, understanding of a Local Area Coordinator and NDIS knowledge or with lived experience.
- Successfully manage multiple responsibilities or experience with high KPI-driven work or targets or caseloads with efficiency and meet service delivery deadlines.
- You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
Even Better:
- Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disability.
- Tax-free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year.
- $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
- Paid travel entitlements, RDOs (Rostered Day Off).
- Staff discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers.
- Hands-on training, career development and mentoring with a leading provider.
How to apply:
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the “Apply now” button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals living with disabilities, those with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and members of CALD communities.
What to expect:
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
- A National Police Check.
- Reference checks.
- Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Working Check.
- Other pre-employment screenings.
About Uniting:
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity:
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
NDIS Local Area Coordinators in Blacktown employer: Uniting
Uniting is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid work model that allows you to thrive both at home and in our vibrant Melbourne office. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development within a supportive and inclusive culture, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful social change in the AOD, Wellbeing & Homelessness Services sector.
