NDIS Mental Health Officer - Improve Access & Supports

Flourish Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave provisions

Laptop and mobile provided

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts program

Job summary

Flourish Australia is seeking an NDIS Mental Health Officer to work within the Northern Sydney Local Health District. Based at Macquarie Hospital in North Ryde with travel across the LHD, the role is a closed-term full-time position until 30 June 2027 and operates Monday to Friday.

The NMHO program aims to improve access to the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability and requires collaboration with LHD/SHN teams. Salary is $107,800 per annum plus Super and Salary Packaging.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NDIS and eligibility criteria for psychosocial disability.
• Ability to monitor and streamline participant progress through the NDIS process.
• Ability to work with families and carers sensitively.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with LHD/SHN mental health services to identify NDIS-eligible individuals.
• Assist participants to access appropriate supports through the NDIS.
• Support staff capacity-building around the NDIS.
• Interface with NDIA, Local Area Coordinators, and other NDIS providers to connect people to supports.

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Organisational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Sensitive communication

Driver's licence

Vaccination compliance

Education

Qualifications in human services or relevant field

Job description

Flourish Australia is seeking an NDIS Mental Health Officer to work within the Northern Sydney Local Health District. Based at Macquarie Hospital in North Ryde with travel across the LHD, the role is a closed-term full-time position until 30 June 2027 and operates Monday to Friday.

The NMHO program aims to improve access to the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability and requires collaboration with LHD/SHN teams. Salary is $107,800 per annum plus Super and Salary Packaging.