We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

Position details

• Full Time Permanent Position
• Classification: SCHADS Level 4 with a salary range of $82,123- $88,367 per annum + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Broadmeadows, Victoria, however remote or hybrid working arrangements will be considered

About Neami National

We’re big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life – and we give our all to support people to achieve the wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them.

For some people this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it might mean nurturing relationships, and for others, it could be building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. Everyone has different goals for their own life, and at Neami, we walk alongside people to help improve their quality of life, on their terms.

We are proud to support 32,000 people living with mental health challenges across Australia and offer more than 70 services, over 49 different Indigenous lands, across the nation. These include mental health and wellbeing supports, housing and suicide prevention services.

About your new role

The NDIS Interface worker works with participants of the CPS programto test their eligibility to access the NDIS. The project is a time limited initiative which will provide support for NDIS retesting to consumers who have been found ineligible for the NDIS and choose to test or retest their eligibility or request a review of their NDIS outcome decision in collaboration with psychosocial supports offered within the team.

The NDIS Interface worker will assess the need for supports such as intensive specialist mental health screening and perform risk assessments, including arranging referrals to crisis intervention services, where necessary. They will carry out assessment of the needs of the individual and provide the individual with the necessary information of the sorts of services available to support their identified needs and the possible waiting times for services and support programs.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave, an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance.

What you will bring to the role?

• Demonstrated experience with the processes and steps involved with supporting people to complete the NDIS access process (Desired)
• A valid and current Australian Driver’s license and access to own vehicle
• A valid and current Working With Children Check
• Uphold ethical behaviour, consistent with the values of honesty, fairness, responsibility and hope
• Demonstrate integrity, credibility and foster open communication
• Positively listens and consults with others to proactively address conflict
• Demonstrates an interest and understanding of others and relates well to people at all levels
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ability to reflect and handle feedback well and learn from it
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines.

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) – disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check – required before commencement of work
• Current drivers licence
• Australian working rights

How to Apply

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the attached position description below.

If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, please contact:

• Matt Bailey, Senior Practice Leader - [email protected], using the subject line: Intake & Assessment Worker - Broadmeadows enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.