• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary Packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• 12-Months Maximum term contract (Full-time/Part-time position)
• East Kew/Cheltenham location
• Flexible and supportive work environment, Great team

About the opportunity

As a Support Coordinator at Uniting, you will assist participants to work towards the identified goals in their NDIS plan by navigating the NDIS service system, making informed decisions and obtaining the resources and support they need and want. Using a person-centred approach, you will plan, develop and coordinate services for NDIS clients by:

• Liaising with internal and external services to maximise participant outcomes.
• Planning, developing and building capacity in individuals to manage their own supports.
• Listening, understanding and mentoring participants of NDIS.
• Monitoring and reviewing service plans and goals in consultation with participants on an ongoing basis.
• Providing support and assistance as appropriate to relevant parties.
• Establishing and developing alliances with key NDIS and health networks, community agencies and services.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have a minimum of Certificate IV or diploma level in a relevant health / social science, have demonstrated experience and knowledge in supporting people with complex needs or disabilities from diverse backgrounds and an understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and knowledge of using client data bases (Care link, etc.). 

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description).
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

For more information or questions regarding the role, please contact Fulya Torun, Manager Projects and innovation on [email protected], using the subject line: NDIS Support Coordinator - East Kew / Cheltenham enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

We work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.