Local Area Coordinator (Pilot) - Broadmeadows

Are you currently working in the disability, allied health or community services sector and looking for a change? Be part of a project with a difference.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Local Area Coordinator to join our dedicated Programs and Innovations Team. This role involves working within the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) Disability Programs and Innovations Team in an exciting Pilot Project with people with identified needs without NDIS funding. 

This role is community focused, delivering the Disability Services Programs and Innovations Pilot across the Hume Merri-bek (HMA) region.

• Location: Hume Merri-bek Area – based at our BSL NDIS Hume Merri-bek Office (Broadmeadows, VIC 3047).
• Salary: A competitive remuneration package ranging from $87,886.87 - $94,565.36 per annum + 11.5% superannuation.
• Employment: Maximum-Term (until June 2025), full-time (38-40 hours per week).
• Enjoy salary packaging, annual leave, and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Work in a supportive team with hybrid working and attractive benefits. 
• BSL is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

ABOUT US

At the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), we see possibilities. With over 90 years of working alongside policymakers and the community, our legacy of advocating for poverty prevention and systemic change speaks volumes.

We believe in unlocking potential and not being defined by limitations. We champion choice, community, and individual strength by helping individuals thrive, not just survive.

We are a Partner in the Community to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across the North East Melbourne, Hume Merri-bek, Brimbank Melton, Western Melbourne and Bayside Peninsula areas.

Collaboration is key. We value and work closely with families, friends, and carers, recognising their crucial role in creating a supportive community. Because support matters.

We want to create a more compassionate and inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate.

This isn't just a job; it's a mission to create lasting change.

BSL BENEFITS

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team dedicated to and valued for making a positive difference in the lives of children, families and individuals with delays and disabilities.
• Cultural Values: A work environment that respects and actively supports diversity through provisions such as ten (10) paid days Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Leave.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Access to additional leave entitlements such as Reproductive Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Cultural Leave and Family and Domestic Violence Leave.
• Benefits: Including 17.5% leave loading on annual leave, the option to claim up to $18,500 per year via salary packaging, parental leave, rostered days off (RDO), the Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, discounted childcare and optional free flu shots each year.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

As a Local Area Coordinator, you will assist people with disability to advocate, plan, organise and access the support and services needed to live an ordinary life. This includes assessing each person’s eligibility for the NDIS and engaging with the local community to assist people with disability to access mainstream services.

As part of your new role, you will:

• Support the delivery of a high quality and timely services in accordance with the contract, program guidelines, best practice principles and relevant legislative obligations.
• Implement and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best practice is upheld and customers experience continuity of service.
• Ensure practices and processes are in place to enable service level monitoring, evaluation and reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to ensure required outcomes and performance measures are met.
• Work collaboratively within teams and management to identify opportunities for quality improvement, service development and potential resource implications.

ABOUT THE PILOT PROJECT

The Local Area Coordination Pilot is a limited funded project, run by small team delivering timely and effective assistance to clients who don't access NDIS funding. This is achieved via the use of a proactive outreach, community-based, person centred, interim case management approach and delivers coordination activities, navigation and support.

The pilot team build community capacity and assist people with disability to access mainstream and community services. The pilot team seeks to systematically deepen community understanding of availability, affordability and accessibility of local services.

The pilot team will maintain a caseload and assist people with disability without NDIS funding to advocate, plan, organise and access the support and services needed to live an ordinary life.

This pilot will be conducted in the Hume Merri-bek region and travel within this region is an expectation of this role. This pilot will be delivered in local, community settings.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking applicants who have: 

• Relevant qualifications in fields such as Disability, Allied Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, Education, Community Services and/or
• Lived experience with disability or awareness of the impact of existing or acquired disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community
• Highly developed communication, listening and relationship building skills
• Experience in working alongside community towards common goals
• Confidence using a variety of computer programs and equipment and ability to enter information accurately

Apply to join us and help lead this exciting new phase of Disability Services.

HOW TO APPLY

When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter
• A current resume
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

QUESTIONS?

For confidential conversations or enquiries, please contact Bec Dunn (Senior Local Area Coordinator - NDIS Projects, Programs and Innovations).

• Phone: 0422 210 566
• Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Local Area Coordinator (Pilot) - Broadmeadows enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on each role's key inherent needs and requirements, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.