Community Services Coordinator

Ability WA Careers; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-profit salary packaging up to $18,

Leave loading

Parental leave

Return-to-work bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive team culture

Make a meaningful difference in the Lf

Job summary

Ability WA seeks a proactive Coordinator to lead day-to-day service delivery at our Coolbinia head office. You will coordinate supports, liaise with families and staff, and ensure services meet funding arrangements and customer goals.

You will monitor outcomes, support staff development, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safeguarding standards and quality requirements. This role offers flexible, values-driven teamwork within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating services for people with disability or in health/community services.
• Strong understanding of customer-centred practices and safeguarding frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of customer services aligned with individual goals and funding.
• Develop and maintain Customer Support Plans and documentation.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to Support Workers and frontline staff.
• Monitor outcomes, progress, and service utilisation for quality and compliance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and staff development.
• Coordinate rostering and workforce planning for continuity.
• Maintain accurate customer/service records across systems.
• Report and investigate incidents, complaints, safeguarding matters; drive improvement.
• Liaise with customers, families, guardians, health professionals and external stakeholders.
• Support NDIs compliance with Practice Standards and Safeguards; contribute to audits.

Skills

Coordination experience

Leadership

NDIS knowledge

Customer-focused

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health/Disability/Community Services/Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

About the Position

As a Coordinator, based at our Coolbinia Head Office, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality services across Ability WA. Working closely with customers, families, frontline staff, and internal stakeholders, you will provide leadership, coordination, and operational support to ensure our services are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with customer goals and organisational standards.

This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day service delivery, supporting staff, monitoring service outcomes, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of customer services, ensuring supports are aligned with individual goals, preferences, and funding arrangements.
• Develop, review, and maintain Customer Support Plans and associated documentation.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Support Workers and other frontline team members.
• Monitor customer outcomes, goal progression, and service utilisation to ensure quality and compliance requirements are met.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and development of Support Workers.
• Coordinate rostering requirements and workforce planning to ensure continuity of service delivery.
• Maintain accurate customer and service records, ensuring data integrity across organisational systems.
• Report, investigate, and monitor incidents, complaints, and safeguarding matters, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Liaise with customers, families, guardians, allied health professionals, and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support compliance with the NDIS Practice Standards, Quality & Safeguards Commission requirements, and organisational policies.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and organisational projects as required.

Benefits

Our employees are deeply connected with our vision and work passionately to support our customers to achieve their goals.

Along with a caring and values-driven culture, we offer a range of great benefits, including:

• Non-profit organisation salary packaging benefits up to a maximum of $18,550.
• Leave loading, paid parental leave, return-to-work bonuses, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A genuine and supportive team culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.

About You

To begin your journey with us, you will ideally possess:

• Demonstrated experience in a coordination, leadership, or supervisory role, preferably within the disability, community services, health, or human services sector.
• Sound knowledge of NDIS principles, customer-centred practice, and the Quality & Safeguarding Framework.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, families, and colleagues.
• Confidence working with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health, Disability, Community Services, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, or a related field are desirable.

Essential Requirements

• National Police Clearance (issued within the last six months).
• Current Driver's Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 or equivalent).
• Full Australian working rights.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out, we're here to help.

Anders Soedertun

Community Services Operations Manager
1300 106 106

Applications close: Friday 6 November 2026

Please note: this position may be filled prior to the closing date, as we will begin shortlisting candidates immediately.

Who is Ability WA?

We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. Today, we are recognised as one of WA's leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff.

We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.