About us

Autism Abilities is passionate about empowering and supporting people with Autism. Our vision to be the ‘go-to’ place for NDIS participants with autism across Australia will be realised by continuing to build a team of amazing people who share our core values of care, quality and integrity.

We are currently seeking NDIS Support Coordinators with exceptional skills who share our passion in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle. 

About the role

NDIS experience in Support Coordination or LAC/NDIS Planner role is required and an understanding and/or lived experience of autism is also highly regarded. Most important of all is your alignment to our values of care, quality and integrity.

Join a great team and enjoy superb flexibility to work from home with exceptional support, training and a great opportunity to do a job you will love empowering and supporting people with autism.

Key selection criteria

• Bachelor of Social Work or tertiary qualifications in relevant and related discipline and/or equivalent professional/industry experience
• 2-3 years’ experience within disability services or related services
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Disability sector, relevant legislation including but not limited to the Disability Act 2006, National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, Victorian Disability Standards
• Demonstrated skills in independent problem solving, negotiating, creative thinking, self initiative and capacity building for self and others
• Experience in person centred planning, support coordination and facilitation
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to supporting people with a disability to participate fully in their community
• Sound knowledge of support coordination practice, assessment, family dynamics, community support networks and services available to people with a disability and/or their families
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently including working from home/off-site
• Current Victorian Drivers’ License
• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks

For further information about this opportunity including how to apply check out the careers page on our website https://autismabilities.com.au/careers.

A position description is attached.