Remote NDIS Planner for Rural Communities

Department of Education and Training of Australia; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 231,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to higher superannuation

Above market leave entitlements

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking an APS5 Remote Planner to support planning for participants in rural and remote Queensland communities. The role involves planning activities, handling complex inquiries, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to deliver outcome-based plans.

Based in Charleville, Longreach, Mount Isa or Weipa, you will travel to remote locations and contribute to NDIA’s objective of building a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Qualifications

• Well-developed understanding of relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and procedures.
• Exercise sound judgement to resolve complex or difficult issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough research and analysis.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and proactively take initiative.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Experience working within a high-performing team and thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Maintain a positive and contemporary attitude towards people with disability.
• Ability to understand, communicate and interact effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including remote Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Working with service providers and participants to gather and verify relevant information to facilitate access, plan development, ensure successful plan implementation and maintain community supports.
• Undertaking reviews of plans with participants, delivering and approving plans to meet targets.
• Developing outcome-based plans reflecting participant choice and control within a reasonable and necessary framework.
• Building participant capacity to maintain effective networks by liaising with individuals, families/ carers and their communities to improve natural and community supports.
• Providing information to members of the community about the NDIS, mainstream services and community supports to improve participation and inclusion.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Judgement

Attention to detail

Independent work

Clear communication

Team experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal skills

Written communication

Job description

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking an APS5 Remote Planner to support planning for participants in rural and remote Queensland communities. The role involves planning activities, handling complex inquiries, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to deliver outcome-based plans.

Based in Charleville, Longreach, Mount Isa or Weipa, you will travel to remote locations and contribute to NDIA’s objective of building a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme.