• Full time MND Advisor and Support Coordinator - Program Assistant
• 12-month Fixed Term contract - based in Canterbury, Victoria

We are seeking an experienced professional, to join our fabulous team of 25 MND Advisor and Support Coordinators. The MND Advisor and Support Coordinator Program Assistant will work in conjunction with MND Advisor and Support Coordinators to provide the best possible care and support to those impacted by MND.

In this role you will work collaboratively with multiple MND Advisors and Support Coordinators to ensure team objectives are met, with a focus on administrative tasks that will support the provision of services to those impacted by motor neurone disease including:

• Research, identification and referral to a range of community supports and services available to address current or future needs of people impacted by MND

• Administrative tasks that support clients to navigate health, disability, aged and palliative care systems
• Other general administrative activities related to the work of the MND Advisor/Support Coordination team.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to working with people living with a progressive degenerative neurological disease
• Passion about providing person-centred and pro-active supports.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing work tasks and capacity to work towards achievable targets
• Minimum Cert 4 qualification in health/welfare related discipline / or a relevant qualification in information studies, health, health promotion, community services, community development or business administration

This role will make a difference assisting people impacted by MND to navigate the service systems of health, disability, aged and palliative care while contributing to a strong team approach to excellent service provision.

For enquiries and a position description contact Kim Hamilton [email protected] using the subject line: MND Advisor and Support Coordinator - Program Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs, 0422 149 445. The PD is also available on our website - www.mnd.org.au/work-with-us.