Social Worker / Specialist Support Coordinator – Darwin

Eunoialane; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A local disability services provider in Gauteng is seeking a Support Coordinator to work with clients with complex care needs. This role involves building relationships with clients and stakeholders while ensuring the implementation of clients' NDIS plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. The position offers professional development and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive coaching and development

Learning and development opportunities

Above award pay rates

Employee Assistance Program

Team building and staff events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Working with Children card; NDIS Worker Screening; current Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Assist with building a foundation for best practice care.
• Identify and address barriers to implement clients' NDIS plans.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Ability to work independently

Computer literacy - Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or relevant discipline

Job description

The Role

Eunoia Lane is a locally owned and operated company, providing quality services to NDIS participants of the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Queensland - including Coordination of Supports, Specialist Support Coordination and Occupational Therapy. At Eunoia Lane, we believe every person deserves to live a life of dignity, inclusion, and self-determination.

We are a purpose‑driven organisation within the disability services sector, committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred supports that empower individuals to thrive. Our team is guided by strong values, a human rights approach, and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where innovation is encouraged, and voices are heard. We are committed to improving the quality of life for clients living with disability.

We provide our services all over Northern and Central Australia, including all rural and remote areas, and have offices located in Darwin, Alice Springs, Broome and Cairns.

The position will be working with clients with complex care and medical needs across the life span, to identify and address barriers to implement their NDIS plan.

The Specialist Support Coordinator is required to build relationships with clients, their family, disability services organisations, clinical staff and various government departments, including health, education, communities and justice. Eunoia Lane encourages a collaborative approach by stakeholders to ensure supports are delivered in a person‑centred and timely.

This position assists with building a foundation for best practice care, staff training, support and intervention for clients, ultimately achieving positive and sustainable outcomes following a period of crisis.

Key Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work or other relevant discipline (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Nursing or other Allied Health).
• Demonstrated well‑developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Established ability to listen actively and demonstrate empathy.
• Well‑developed organisational skills, the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Working with Children card; NDIS Worker Screening; Police check (within 6 months); current Drivers Licence and road‑worthy vehicle.
• Computer literacy – efficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with clients with dual diagnoses.
• Experience in Forensic Disability or Forensic Mental Health is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness and ability to travel by car, 4WD, and / or light aircraft to rural and remote settings.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with an interest in indigenous advancement.
• Experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people and their support networks.

Eunoia Lane Culture and Benefits

We have a strong focus on professional development, support for our people and a commitment to life‑long learning.

We foster a positive workplace culture and encourage work‑life balance.

We demonstrate kindness, compassion and an optimistic approach to our work.

We strongly believe in supporting the people who support our clients, and in exchange for your expertise we have a great range of employee benefits on offer, including:

• Supportive and collaborative coaching and development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to travel to remote communities
• Above award pay rates
• Regular supervision and staff support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team building and staff events

To Apply

For applications to be considered, please include a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience.

If you would like to find out more about this position please contact Deanne Kamid, People & Culture Manager via email at …

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Number of applicants.

Skills match. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

What's your expected annual base salary?

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