Indigenous Disability Liaison & NDIS Access

RGIT Australia; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd is inviting applications for the Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer (ADLO) in Warrnambool, Victoria. This part-time role (3 days / 22.5 hours per week) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access disability supports, including NDIS pathways, planning and service referrals.

The ADLO works with the Independent Living Team, builds referral pathways, maintains client records, and contributes to planning, reporting and continuous

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Tertiary qualifications in Disability or Health and Social Care related field at Cert 3 or higher and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability of coaching and mentoring less experienced workers.
• Experience assessing, developing, implementing and reviewing support plans.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• NDIS Access, Planning and Service Navigation: assist clients to gather information for access requests and planning meetings.
• Explain NDIS processes in a clear, culturally appropriate way.
• Assist clients to connect with appropriate services.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Advocacy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Disability or Health and Social Care

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative Ltd is inviting applications for the Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officer (ADLO) in Warrnambool, Victoria. This part-time role (3 days / 22.5 hours per week) supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access disability supports, including NDIS pathways, planning and service referrals.

The ADLO works with the Independent Living Team, builds referral pathways, maintains client records, and contributes to planning, reporting and continuous