NDIS Remote Community Connector Coordinator

Come and join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-Time Permanent

37.5 hours per week

$88,861.50 - $103,623.00 per annum (pro-rata)

Total Effective Package*

$110,207.00 - $127,038.00

About the Role

The NDIS Remote Community Connector Coordinator will lead a team of NDIS Aboriginal Community Connector to support new and existing Aboriginal participants in both town and Congress’ remote sites, with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). They will work within a culturally secure framework and will be required to work with limited supervision to support the team. The Coordinator will work closely with the NDIS Support Team Leader to ensure participants have the best possible experience in applying for, and navigating their NDIS journey.

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Minimum Certificate IV level qualification in disability, social, community, health or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team and experience in managing employee’s workloads and coordinating various incoming and outgoing administrative tasks
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks and work independently with limited supervision and ensure to work in a strictly confidential manner at all times.
• Have the ability to cultivate and grow professional, meaningful working, respectful relationships with clients, participants and their families.
• Ability to build strong, meaningful, productive relationship with local and national stakeholders.
• Proven ability to communicate (written and oral) at a high level, form positive working relationships, adapt to audience, problem solve, manage and resolve conflicts.
• High level demonstrated ability to use a computer for data entry, case note recording and report writing.
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License or ability to acquire, and willingness to travel (occasionally overnight) and work from remote locations.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• 6 weeks of annual leave & 15 days of paid personal leave per year.
• A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employee.
• Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button

For more information on the position, please contact the Manager NDIS Support Team, Joyce Measures on 0487 114 082.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.