Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Support Coordinator to join our Coordination of Supports team in Western NSW!

The position available is:

• Ongoing full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Working between Monday and Friday, with some remote working opportunities available & some travel required
• Flexibility to be based at any of our sites in the Western NSW region (Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange or Parkes)
• Attractive salary starting at $77,000 p.a. plus super with generous leave provisions and flexible working conditions

About the Opportunity

Support Coordination includes a variety of activities that supports people with a permanent and significant disability that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities giving people more choice and control over how, when and where those supports are provided. The Support Coordinator will be responsible for helping people to connect to the NDIS and other supports, to build a person’s capacity and capability, to broker supports and services, and to monitor plan budgets and the effectiveness of the support they receive.

The Support Coordinator will also have a strong understanding of the NDIS and is required to support people who have coordination of support in their plans to access said supports effectively so that capacity is built whilst always prioritising a person’s safety and wellbeing.

For more information about what it means to be a Support Coordinator with Flourish Australia, please read the position description within the application by clicking Apply Now.

The Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Regular supervision, ongoing 1:1 mentoring, strong team support and a comprehensive induction program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for free, confidential well-being support
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Support Coordination training (where applicable)
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff
• Personal fleet pricing discounts with Kia Motors

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

• A tertiary qualification in the behavioural sciences or a health-related discipline
• Understanding of the challenges faced by people with a lived experience of a mental health issue
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of support and coordination for people with a lived experience of a mental health issue
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

Full selection criteria available within the application by clicking Apply Now.

Interviews to be held ASAP, apply today!