Disability Support Coordinator

Uniting Country SA; Port Pirie Regional Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Uniting Country SA is seeking a Disability Support Coordinator to work across Port Pirie, Port Augusta or Kadina. The role uses a person-centred approach to support NDIS participants and their families with plan implementation.

Typical duties include facilitating independence, resolving delivery issues and coordinating community supports. Requires a current driving licence and DHS Working with Children Check; NDIS experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Be skilled in advocacy for clients.
• Have empathy and strong relationship building skills.
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supports for NDIS participants using a person-centred approach.
• Assist participants, families and supports to implement NDIS plans.
• Help maintain supports and resolve service delivery issues to enable independent participation.

Skills

Advocacy

Empathy

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Human Services

Job description

Job Category: Community Services

About Us

We are one of the largest and progressive not-for-profit regional community services providers in South Australia. Established over 100 years ago, we are headquartered in Port Pirie with over 340 talented, qualified employees and over 170 dedicated volunteers.

Our positive, hands-on involvement in regional communities is rewarding and enriching, both for staff and for the people we work with.

Every day we celebrate diversity, thrive on inclusion and demand equity. We provide a collaborative, supportive and flexible working environment while constantly advocating for change to make things even better!

About You

We are always on the lookout for people who share our values and passion to join our team. We can offer you the chance to thrive in a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

If you are kind, compassionate, believe in a society that is fair and justice for all the community, then we want you!

Why Join Us

You will have:

• Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging benefits.
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members.
• A seat at the table where grassroots changes/improvements are made to tackle social justice issues.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
• A career pathway with a comprehensive induction, as well as continuous training.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

We recognise that diversity in our workforce enables us to better support our clients’ aspirations and goals. So, if you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, LGBTIQA+ person, from a culturally diverse group, have lived experience or are unique in any other way, we would love to hear from you.

We are a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace and proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) through Pride in Diversity.

Engage with Heart - Impact with Purpose.

Uniting Country SA - Caring for Country People

Location: Port Pirie / Port Augusta or Kadina

Status: Part Time FTE 0.6

Closing Date for Applications: 31st August 2026

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for participants to achieve their goal as specified in their plan. The Disability Service Team’s priority is to ensure participants have a choice about what is important to them and to support them with those choices.

As the Disability Support Coordinator, you will use a person-centred approach to work with NDIS participants, their families and other community supports to assist with the implementation of NDIS plans. You will increase a participant’s capacity to maintain supports, resolve service delivery issues and to participate independently in the National Disability Insurance Agency process.

Please view the Position Description for further information on the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Desired Skills and Experience

You will:

• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Be skilled in advocacy for clients.
• Have empathy and strong relationship building skills.
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

It is essential for you to:

• Have a current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Hold a current DHS Working with Children Check.
• Have relevant experience, in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Knowledge and experience working with the NDIS will be highly regarded.

A Certificate lV (or above) in a Human Services related discipline e.g. Community Services, Case Management, Disability, Mental Health, Youth Work, etc. would be highly regarded.

You may also need to be available for some out of hours work and travel between Uniting Country SA sites or interstate as required.

All offers of employment are subject to the screening and assessment requirements of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and any other legislation that interacts with it.

Please contact Kirsty Mezzino on 0417 826 704 for any questions concerning this position and/or the salary range.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience. If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a person with disability and/or neurodivergence, experience language or communication barriers, identify as trans or gender diverse, or would benefit from tailored support, you are welcome to request assistance or adjustments.

Curious about our culture and how we include everyone? We invite you to ask questions and, if needed, request adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process. This invitation is for all applicants and includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, those experiencing language or communication barriers, and people of diverse sexualities and gender identities. Contact Donna Slade Manager - People and Culture, at [e-mail] or 0419 222 915.