NDIS Local Area Coordinator - Tamworth

Uniting NSW & ACT; Tamworth; Hybrid; AUD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging up to $2,650

Referral bonus

Paid travel entitlements

Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Staff discounts

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Local Area Coordinator in Tamworth. This full-time role (38 hours per week) offers work-from-home flexibility of two days per week and a SCHADS 401 salary with salary packaging up to $18,550 plus super.

As a Local Area Coordinator, you will support participants to access and navigate the NDIS, connect them to services, and assist with plan development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage participants and families
• Understanding of NDIS processes and local pathways
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Link participants to community and mainstream services
• Assist participants in developing and navigating NDIS plans
• Provide information and referrals to NDIA-funded programs

Skills

People skills

Customer service

NDIS knowledge

Multitasking

Adaptability

Job description

Seeking Expressions of Interest from passionate and driven professionals to join our NDIS Local Area Coordination (LAC) team in Tamworth!

• Full-Time Permanent opportunities (38 hours per week)
• Work-from-home flexibility of 2 days per week
• Starting from SCHADS 401 $92k per year plus Salary packaging up to $18,550 (less tax) plus Super

What you'll be doing in this role

As a Local Area Coordinator, you would be using your people skills, ability to multitask and move with changes rapidly to assist participants to be linked to and navigate the NDIS. You Will guide participants in their options to make informed choices while gathering information for the development of their NDIS plans to help further build capacity. LACs also support NDIS participants in exploring ways to achieve their goals and help them understand how the funding in their plan works

Your work will include:

• Supporting people with disabilities, their families and carers by providing linkage and referrals to community and Mainstream Services and/or services funded by the NDIA's Grant programs
• With hands-on NDIS and Uniting training, you will develop a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS participants through the various stages of their pathway
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the position

Who we’re looking for

• Someone with great people skills,customer service, excellent communicationand time management skills.
• Background withDisability, understanding of a Local Area Coordinator and NDIS knowledge or with Lived Experience.
• Successfullymanage multiple responsibilities or experience with high KPI-driven work or targetsor caseloads with efficiency andmeet service delivery deadlines.
• You'll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Even Better:

• Individuals with lived experience of disability.

What we offer you

• Tax-free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year
• Referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
• Paid travel entitlements
• RDOs (Rostered Day Off)
• Staff discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
• Hands on training, career development and mentoring with a leading provider

What to expect

• A National Police Check
• Reference checks
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Working Check
• Other pre-employment screenings

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, well-being and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve