Local Area Coordinator Gold Coast

Carers Queensland Inc.; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Positive Impact

Supportive Environment

Job summary

Carers Queensland Inc. on the Gold Coast is seeking a Local Area Coordinator to bridge participants, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), and the local community.

This front-line role supports the LAC PITC program, focusing on building the capacity of people with disabilities, families and carers from a base at our Gold Coast site. The role is full-time until 30 June 2027 with the option for up to two work-from-home days per week after probation, subject to operational need.

Qualifications

• Ability to implement person-centred processes and plans.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders including government and community sectors.
• Commitment to building capacity for people with disabilities and carers.

Responsibilities

• Implement processes and plans using a person-centred approach.
• Deliver program-wide strategy to engage people with disability, government, business and community sectors.
• Assist with community capacity building projects to meet community needs with strategic long-term vision.
• Develop strategic, collegial and productive relationships within and external to Carers Queensland to ensure the best outcomes for clients, the program and the organisation.
• A full-time role (until 30 June 2027) with work from home days available (up to 2 days per week once past probation depending on operational need) at our Gold Coast site.

Job description

The Carers Queensland Gold Coast office is looking for the right person to join our Local Area Coordinator team. If you are passionate, empathetic and compassionate, and can work in a fast-paced, goal oriented and agile setting, we want to hear from you!

About The Role

In this role you will be the key link between our participants, the National Disability Insurance Agency, and the community you live and work in. Our LACs are our front line serving the community by delivering the NDIS LAC PITC program. This role will have a focus on building and strengthening the capacity of people with disabilities (both NDIS participants and non-participants), their families and their carers.

Key Duties

• Implement processes and plans using a person-centred approach.
• Deliver program-wide strategy to engage people with disability, government, business and community sectors.
• Assist with community capacity building projects to meet community needs with strategic long-term vision.
• Develop strategic, collegial and productive relationships, within and external to Carers Queensland, to ensure the best outcomes for clients, the program and the organisation.
• A full-time role (until 30 June 2027) with work from home days available (up to 2 days per week once past probation depending on operational need) at our Gold Coast site.
• Attractive Remuneration Package ofCSW4.1 -$92,279.20per annum (plus superannuation 12%).
• Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable).
• Accrued Days Off +Gifted Day for Christmas+ Fitness Passport + Westpac Financial Literacy Program + Origin Electric Employee Benefits Program + Access to Discounted Corporate Private Health with Medibank & BUPA
• Professional development through ongoing training.
• Theopportunity toenact real and rewarding changein the lives of those you work with and for.
• A flexible and supportive work environmentwhere your contribution is highly valued.

Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people with a disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. This is not only reflected in our values and day to day operations, but also in our positive rapid growth and hence a new opportunity that we would love to invite you to explore!

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Social & Welfare Services 101-1,000 employees

Carers Queensland was established in 1989 as the Queensland Council of Carers, and over the years, we have continued to work within our local community, responding to unmet needs with care and providing personalised support to those who are disconnected.

We understand the unique challenges faced by carers and their loved ones, and that's why we continue to advocate for their rights and opportunities. We also provide essential services that nurture well-being and foster inclusion.

Our dedicated efforts extend from Brisbane North and South to more remote locations like Townsville and Coolangatta, facilitated by our passionate teams in office locations spread throughout the region.

Carers Queensland was established in 1989 as the Queensland Council of Carers, and over the years, we have continued to work within our local community, responding to unmet needs with care and providing personalised support to those who are disconnected.

We understand the unique challenges faced by carers and their loved ones, and that's why we continue to advocate for their rights and opportunities. We also provide essential services that nurture well-being and foster inclusion.

Our dedicated efforts extend from Brisbane North and South to more remote locations like Townsville and Coolangatta, facilitated by our passionate teams in office locations spread throughout the region.

Perks and benefits Competitive Salary Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits Private Health Partners Work-Life Balance Professional Development Positive Impact Supportive Environment Assure Mental Health & Wellbeing Program

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