Use your passion for mental health to improve NDIS access for people with a lived experience!

Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a NDIS Mental Health Officer to work within the Northern NSW Local Health District!

The position available is:

• Based in Lismore, with travel across the district
• Closed-term full-time (12 months with possibility of extension)
• Working Monday to Friday
• $90K + Super + Salary Packaging!

About the Opportunity

The overall aim of the NMHOs is to improve the access to and experience of the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability. As the NDIS Mental Health Officer you will:

• Work with local health district (LHD) mental health services to identify people who are or are likely to be eligible for the NDIS, and assist them to obtain the appropriate support through the NDIS
• Work across all aspects of the NDIS journey, including access, planning, plan implementation and plan utilisation
• Focus on building the capacity of LHD mental health service staff around the NDIS
• Work with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Local Area Coordinators, NDIS Support Coordinators, NDIS Psychosocial Recovery Coaches and other NDIS providers as required to ensure people are connected to the NDIS and the supports they will benefit from.

For more information on the NDIS Mental Health Officer role, please read the Position Description and Role Requirements documents within the advertisement.

The Benefits

• Level 5 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) equivalent to $90,000 p.a.
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave
• Comprehensive infrastructure including a mobile phone, fleet vehicles and other resources for work purposes
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for career development and professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications in human services or relevant field and/or relevant work experience in psychosocial disability.
2. Demonstrated experience of working with people with psychosocial disability and supporting them to access and utilise the NDIS.
3. Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence (P2 licence acceptable).

Full Selection Criteria available within the advertisement.

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders.

Interviews to be held on a rolling basis, apply today!

A position description is attached.