Local Area Coordinator (Pilot)

We’re looking for a professional Local Area Coordinator (LAC) with relevant experience who wants to take part in a Pilot Project within the Disability Services Programs and Innovations Team. This opportunity will be 12 month full-time maximum-term until early 2025, working 38 hours per week based in the Hume Merri-bek (HMA) region.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

At BSL, our approach to working with people with disability emphasises empowerment, choice, community connection and individual strengths. We recognise the importance of family, friends, carers and community in providing opportunities for meaningful contribution and inclusion for people with disability.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.

For almost 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

BSL is working in partnership with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to deliver the NDIS across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.

THE ROLE

The Local Area Coordinator (Pilot) role is a 12 month, fixed term position. The position will form part of a small specialist team working delivering a Disability Programs and Innovation pilot. The pilot team will deliver active outreach, interim case management and coordination activities, navigation and support to people with disability without NDIS funding.

The pilot team will build community capacity and assist people with disability to access mainstream and community services. The pilot team seeks to systematically deepen community understanding of availability, affordability and accessibility of local services.

The pilot team will maintain a caseload and assist people with disability without NDIS funding to advocate, plan, organise and access the support and services needed to live an ordinary life.

Salary will be in the range of $93,802.33 - $100,930.33 per annum (including superannuation), based on skills and experience.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

Whether you are continuing your career in the disability sector or seeking a new challenge, we welcome all applicants who have a positive and contemporary approach to disability, regardless of professional background.

We seek applicants who have: 

• Relevant qualifications in fields such as Disability, Allied Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, Education, Community Services and/or
• Lived experience with disability or awareness of the impact of existing or acquired disability upon individuals, families, carers and the community
• Highly developed communication, listening and relationship building skills
• Experience in working alongside community towards common goals
• Confidence using a variety of computer programs and equipment and ability to enter information accurately

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join us in this exciting new phase of Local Area Coordination.

BENEFITS

• Working for BSL you will experience work that is rewarding and enables you to be at your best
• Join a team who are passionate about and valued for their important work 
• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• 4 weeks of annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading on top)
• Flexible working options with Rostered Days Off (RDO) available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
• A work environment that respects and actively supports diversity through provisions such as Cultural Leave and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ceremonial Leave

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Fiona Doyle, Senior Local Area Coordinator (SLAC) - Pilot via phone 0490 850 465 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Local Area Coordinator (Pilot) - Hume Merri-bek (HMA) enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria within your application.

Key Selection Criteria must be answered for applications to be considered.

Please upload Key Selection Criteria as a separate document.

Any applications that do not complete the Key Selection Criteria will not be shortlisted.

Previously interviewed applicants need not apply.

Interviews likely to take place during the week of Monday 22nd January, 2024.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.