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We invite applications for NDIS Local Area Coordination (LAC) professionals to join our team at our Windsor NBM site.
This is a Full-Time Permanent, 38 hours per week on Weekdays / 9am to 5pm
- Work-from-home flexibility of 2 days per week
- Starting from SCHADS 4.1 $88,090.08 per year plus Salary packaging up to $18,550 (pay less tax) plus Super
- Rostered Day Off once a month
What you’ll be doing in this role
As a Local Area Coordinator, you would be using your people skills, ability to multitask and move with changes rapidly to assist participants to be linked to and navigate the NDIS. You will guide participants in their options to make informed choices while gathering information for the development of their NDIS plans to help further build capacity. LACs also support NDIS participants in exploring ways to achieve their goals and help them understand how the funding in their plan works.
Your work will include:
- Supporting people with disabilities, their families and carers by providing linkage and referrals to community and mainstream services and/or services funded by the NDIA’s Grant programs
- With hands on NDIS and Uniting training you will develop a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS participants through the various stages of their pathway
- Undertake other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the position
Who we’re looking for
- Someone with great people skills, customer service, excellent communication and time management skills.
- Background with Disability, understanding of a Local Area Coordinator and NDIS knowledge or with Lived Experience.
- Successfully manage multiple responsibilities or experience with high KPI-driven work or targets or caseloads with efficiency and meet service delivery deadlines.
- You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
Even Better:
- Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disability
What we offer you
- Tax free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per year (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
- Tax free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year
- Referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid travel entitlements
- RDOs (Rostered Day Off) for full-time employment
- Staff discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
- Hands on training, career development and mentoring with a leading provider
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals living with disabilities, those with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Further information on the role can be found in: LAC Position Description
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sarah via
[email protected]
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
- A National Police Check
- Reference checks
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Working Check
- Other pre-employment screenings
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve
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