Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 18th Sep 2020
ADEC is a not for profit organisation assisting people with a disability, their families and carers from diverse cultural backgrounds. Operating out of 3 locations across Melbourne, we currently have a vacancy for a part time Senior NDIS Appeals Officer to join our NDIS Support Unit. This position is based out of our Preston office however currently ADEC is working from home due to COVID-19.
As the Senior NDIS Appeals Officer you will report to the NDIS Support Unit Coordinator and work one-to-one with our NDIS participants to assist them in navigating the process of appeal or review of NDIA decisions. The emphasis of this role is to support clients through the review and appeal process and to improve client’s self-advocacy capacity through education of rights. You will be interacting daily with the NDIS participants who wish to appeal NDIA decisions along with supporting the program of capacity-building and community based initiatives for people with disability, mental illness and carers, so they can develop their capabilities an actively participate in community life.
You are a passionate and dedicated individual who is looking to make a difference in the community with a demonstrated commitment to disability human rights and social justice.
As the successful candidate, you’ll be offered the opportunity to work within an ethical organisation where you can make a positive impact to the community.
You’ll also receive:
ADEC is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly support the principles of equal opportunity in the workplace. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply for this position.