NDIS Support Coordinator - Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Auslan Pro

Deaf Connect; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Gym discounts

Flu vaccinations

Online learning portal

Financial wellness support

Job summary

Deaf Connect is seeking a Support Coordinator to assist Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing clients with NDIS plans and capacity-building activities. You will facilitate community connections, review plans for timely service delivery, and translate between English and Auslan when needed.

Join a team dedicated to high-quality, person-centered supports within Australia’s Deaf community, with flexible arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• NDIS/NDIA policies knowledge and related legislation awareness.
• Experience in the disability sector with a focus on Deaf/Deafblind communities.
• Fluency in Auslan is essential for effective communication.
• Experience in a Support Coordinator or similar coordinating role.
• Awareness of Deaf community culture and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of community connections for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and families.
• Collaborate with clients to review and manage NDIS plans for timely service delivery.
• Assist clients in understanding goals and translate between English and Auslan when required.
• Research, coordinate and manage supports across providers and platforms.
• Provide services face-to-face or virtually; travel to various locations as directed.
• Maintain relationships with other providers to ensure coordinated service delivery.

Skills

Auslan fluency

NDIS knowledge

Disability sector experience

Support coordination experience

Deaf community awareness

Education

Cert IV in Disability Services

Job description

Deaf Connect is seeking a Support Coordinator to assist Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing clients with NDIS plans and capacity-building activities. You will facilitate community connections, review plans for timely service delivery, and translate between English and Auslan when needed.

Join a team dedicated to high-quality, person-centered supports within Australia’s Deaf community, with flexible arrangements and comprehensive benefits.