Aboriginal NDIS Support Coordinator

Coleambally; Albury City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Superannuation

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is seeking an experienced NDIS Support Coordinator to join the Social Emotional Wellbeing team in Albury. You will help participants navigate the NDIS, coordinate quality supports, and empower goals with a culturally safe approach.

This Aboriginal Identified position requires understanding of NDIS guidelines and strong collaboration with families and service providers to remove barriers and create pathways to independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in NDIS support coordination or working with people with disability.
• Strong ability to support individuals with complex needs and their families.
• Knowledge of NDIS guidelines, legislation and community services.
• A strengths-based, culturally responsive approach.
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Passion for empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Current driver’s licence (and relevant clearances).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personalised supports for participants and families.
• Assist access to the NDIS, including eligibility and plan implementation.
• Build strong relationships with participants, community and service providers.
• Advocate for participants to help them achieve their goals.
• Collaborate across health, disability and community services.
• Identify service gaps and improve access pathways for the community.

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Disability support

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural respect

Communication skills

Advocacy

Driver’s license

Job description

• Aboriginal role Part Time – 3 Days Per Week
• Excellent Salary + Salary Packaging Benefits + Super
• Supportive Team with Ongoing Training & Development

Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, supporting community across North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina. For over 25 years, AWAHS has worked alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to deliver holistic, culturally safe care and create stronger futures.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated NDIS Support Coordinator to join the Social Emotional Wellbeing team. If you enjoy helping people navigate the NDIS, coordinating quality supports and empowering participants to achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is more than coordination, it is about walking alongside people and helping them navigate systems with confidence.

You will support participants with complex needs to access services, understand their NDIS plans, and build the skills to manage their supports over time. Your work will help remove barriers, strengthen outcomes and create pathways to independence.

How you will make a difference:

• Coordinating personalised supports for participants and families
• Supporting access to the NDIS, including eligibility and plan implementation
• Building strong relationships with participants, community and service providers
• Advocating for participants and helping them achieve their goals
• Working collaboratively across health, disability and community services
• Identifying service gaps and helping improve access pathways for community

You are someone who leads with respect, builds trust easily, and is committed to positive outcomes for community.

You Will Bring:

• Experience in NDIS support coordination or working with people with disability
• Strong ability to support individuals with complex needs and their families
• Knowledge of NDIS guidelines, legislation and community services
• A strengths-based, culturally responsive approach
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
• Passion for empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Current driver’s licence (and relevant clearances)

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. This requirement is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Why Join AWAHS

• A rewarding role that makes a real difference to Aboriginal families and communities
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax free, plus superannuation
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Professional development, supervision and Employee Assistance Program access
• Opportunities for career growth and internal progression
• The chance to be part of a growing organisation, including the development of a new health precinct in Wodonga

For a confidential discussion, please contact Chiquita on 0414 713 430