Service Coordinator

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Newcastle-Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness benefits

Accessibility & wellbeing

5 weeks annual leave

13 days sick leave

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Northcott in Mt Hutton, NSW is seeking a full-time Service Coordinator to lead a local team delivering disability supports that empower people to live with dignity and choice. You will coordinate rosters, support staff, and work closely with customers, families and networks to deliver person-centred outcomes.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships, guiding a skilled team, and ensuring services run smoothly under the ND Quality and Safeguarding Framework.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership within disability services.
• Ability to build trust with customers, families and staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Commitment to person-centred service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supports and rosters for service delivery.
• Lead and mentor staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, families and networks.
• Support staff wellbeing and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Empower Lives. Join Our Team as a Service Coordinator.We are re excited to welcome a full-time Service Coordinator to our team in Mt Hutton. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your leadership, creativity and people-focused approach to a role where every day is different. As a Service Coordinator, you will help connect quality support with meaningful outcomes, leading a team that empowers people with disability to live with dignity, choice and confidence. If you enjoy building strong relationships, solving challenges, supporting staff and celebrating wins with your team, this role could be the perfect fit. You will work closely with customers, families and support networks across Mt Hutton, helping people make the most of their funding while creating positive, practical and person-centred outcomes. We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that diverse experiences, abilities, languages, and cultures strengthen our team, enhance the support we provide to our customers, and make Northcott stronger.

About The Role

As a Service Coordinator, you won’t just manage day-to-day operations, you’ll be part of a vibrant local team that keeps services running smoothly and people at the centre of every decision. You will be coordinating supports, guiding rosters, backing your staff and helping customers feel confident, connected and well supported, all in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework. You will work closely with the Service Manager and local team.

Every day, you will:

• Build lasting relationships with customers, families, and your team, ensuring everyone feels truly heard, valued, and connected.
• Inspire your team to tackle challenges and push boundaries, nurturing an environment where innovation and collaboration take centre stage.
• Champion person-centred solutions, guiding your team to create tailored support that unlocks every individual’s potential.
• Lead with heart and clarity in coaching, mentoring, and supporting your team’s growth and wellbeing.
• Drive operational excellence by managing resources and rosters for seamless, effective support every single day.
• Foster resilience and positivity, championing reflection and learning for continuous improvement.

Benefits, Perks & Wellbeing

At Northcott, we prioritise your well-being and success. Our team enjoys a wide range of benefits designed to support work-life balance, financial wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Salary Packaging – I increase my take-home pay through packaging options, including $15,900 and $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Fitness & Discounts – I stay healthy with Fitness Passport and save through Perkbox and discounted insurance.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing – Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment.
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave – I enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance.
• 13 Days Sick Leave – I take the time I need to recover, with paid leave when unwell.
• Paid Maternity Leave – I feel supported through life’s key moments with 14 weeks of paid leave after 12 months.

Skills & Experience

This role is where your leadership helps shape welcoming, inclusive and high-quality services across the Mt Hutton area. As the Service Coordinator, you will bring people together, encourage fresh ideas and keep the focus on what matters most - supporting customers to build independence, wellbeing and connection in their everyday lives.

• You will lead by example, building trust, confidence, and a culture of high performance within your team.
• You will champion fresh thinking, encouraging and empowering others to explore creative solutions that break down barriers and achieve remarkable outcomes.
• You will communicate with respect and courage, fostering understanding and unity aligned with our organisational values.
• You will focus your energy on what matters most, expertly balancing the needs of customers, your team, and the organisation to create lasting, positive results.
• Your deep understanding of the disability sector ensures you help design and nurture truly person-centred living environments.
• You will embrace technology and streamlined processes, ensuring seamless, high-quality service delivery every day.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please [e-mail] .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] We are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.