• Location: Highgate
  
• Employment Type: Full Time
  
• Employment Category: Fixed Term until 31 July 2022
  
• Remuneration: $84,872.13 - $87,135.39 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The NDIS Business Support Coordinator reports to, and is directly accountable to, the Executive Manager: Workforce and Sector Development. The NDIS Business Support Coordinator is responsible for supporting WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) as disability service providers under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The occupant of this position will establish sustainable, contemporary NDIS business solutions to ensure that ACCHS are viable and efficient NDIS service providers into the future.

This role is responsible for the management, coordination, planning, development, implementation and evaluation activities related to the Department of Communities' Establishing NDIS business solutions for a sustainable WA ACCHS Sector grant. The NDIS Business Support Coordinator will work with WA ACCHS to deliver disability services that are responsive to the unique needs of Aboriginal people.

The occupant of this position will be expected to comply with and demonstrate a positive commitment to the highest level of achievement in Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, Code of Conduct, Quality Improvement, Performance Management, Client Focus and Confidentiality throughout the course of their duties.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
• Demonstrated experience in the management and delivery of special projects, including the achievement of outcomes and preparation of reports, in a timely manner.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to proactively engage with a variety of government agencies, stakeholder, consultants, community groups and sustain effective relationships.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft correspondence, policy advice, procedural documents, and informational resources for a variety or audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes while working autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to effectively plan, organise and coordinate own workload.
• Ability to work in a respectful and professional manner, demonstrating discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.
• Can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must have the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $84,872.13 - $87,135.39 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
• Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
• 5% Annual Leave loading
• Bring Your Dog To Work Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

All submissions must be received by the nominated closing date. In fairness to all applicants, late applications cannot be considered unless prior consent has been received under restricted circumstances.

For further information about this position please call Lailah Eloche, People and Culture Administrator on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

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

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHS throughout WA, actively responding to their individual and collective needs.

Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHS' Model of Care; a model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services.
AHCWA is a community organisation that focusses on making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. We work together as a team; to respect and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; to provide support; to advocate; to influence policy; to monitor performance; and to build work capacity to help improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their communities.

AHCWA is also has a training and development centre that delivers a variety of training programs and short courses to enhance the capacity of the ACCHS workforce.

The organisation operates on the foundational pillars of Aboriginal leadership, self-determination and cultural diversity that underpin and shape the way the organisation conducts its business.

These values are designed to guide and promote a strong, high performing organisational culture that is responsive to the state-wide needs of our Member Services and assist us in delivering our vision.

Culture | Resilience | Accountability | Collaboration | Passion | Integrity

To find out more about AHCWA, visit our website at www.ahcwa.org.au.