NDIS Coordinator Of Supports

CatholicCare NT; Darwin; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Salary

Six Weeks Annual Leave

Two Weeks Personal Leave

Salary packaging

Staff rewards program

Wellbeing Centre

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CatholicCare NT invites applications for the NDIS Coordinator of Supports in Darwin. The role focuses on helping participants understand funded supports, linking to community and government services, and building skills for greater independence.

You'll work with families to ensure a balanced mix of supports, with qualifications in psychology, social work, welfare studies or related fields, and at least two years' community services experience. Relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Welfare Studies or Men’s Family Violence with substantial experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in community services delivering services to Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants.
• Experience in psychosocial support is desirable.
• Demonstrated organisational and coordination skills; ability to prioritise, manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate computer skills and data entry experience.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to understand and implement funded supports.
• Link participants to community, mainstream and other government services.
• Help participants build skills and independence.
• Work with families to balance supports for capacity building and inclusion.

Skills

Coordination skills

Organisational skills

Administration skills

Cultural competency

Education

Qualifications in Psychology / Social Work / Welfare Studies or Men’s Family Violence

Tools

MS Office

Data entry systems

Database experience

Job description

Salary & Location

• Based in Darwin with beautiful landscapes and year-round warm temperatures
• SCHADS Above Award Salary Grade 4- $93,206 per annum plus Super
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and two weeks accommodation

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Above Award Salary
• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and two weeks of accommodation

About The Program

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers. The NDIS will provide Australians under the age of 65 with a permanent and significant disability with the reasonable and necessary supports they need. The Scheme takes a lifetime approach, investing in people with disability early to improve their outcomes later in life. The Scheme aims to support people with disability to build skills and capability so they can participate in the community and employment.

The NDIS Helps People With Disability To

• access mainstream services and supports;
• access community services and supports;
• maintain informal support arrangements;
• and receive reasonable and necessary funded supports required to live an ordinary life and achieve personal goals.

About The Role

The role of the NDIS Coordinator of Supports is to support participants to understand and implement the funded supports in their plans and to link them to community, mainstream and other government services. This role will focus on supporting participants to build skills as well as connect them to relevant and appropriate providers.

NDIS Coordinator of Supports will work with participants and their families to ensure a mix of supports are used to increase their capacity to maintain relationships, manage service delivery tasks, live more independently and be included in the community.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Welfare Studies or Men's Family Violence with substantial experience in a similar role.
• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience working in the community services sector, delivering services to Indigenous and non-indigenous participants.
• Experience within the psychosocial support area is desirable.
• Demonstrated organisational skills, coordination skills, and the ability to prioritise, manage workloads, and meet deadlines and targets.
• Intermediate computer skills, data entry, data base experience and sound general administration skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.

Applications Close: 9.00am Tuesday 13 October 2026

Interviews: Rolling interviews.

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

Darwin

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.