About Hartley Lifecare

Hartley Lifecare have been supporting people with disability to live their best life in the Canberra community since 1962. Hartley Lifecare operates under a person centred, family governance model with a strong focus on active support. We value respect, integrity, quality, leadership and person centered.

About the position

Working closely with the Senior Manager– NDIS & Service Development, the Support Coordinator will:

• Consult and support clients and their families to exercise choice and control, strengthen individual capacity and enhance independence by coordinating and supporting access to informal, mainstream and/or specialist services and supports. This will be achieved by:
  • Supporting and assisting clients and their representatives manage and implement their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans;
  • Identifying supports and services that align with individual client goals;
  • Engaging and coordinating relevant support and service providers on behalf of clients;
  • Ensuring planned supports and services are maintained to a satisfactory standard and followed up as required.
• Support clients to maximise the value of their NDIS Plans in terms of achieving personal goals and financial efficiencies;
• Assist the Senior Manager – NDIS Service and Development in preparing for NDIS planning meetings.

About the successful candidate

• An ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Strong communication skills, including strong written, oral and presentation skills
• Excellent coordination skills, with the ability to plan well and complete tasks in accordance to organisational priorities and project parameters
• Experience in and a sound knowledge of the NDIS, Disability Act and the requirements of a NDIS Support Coordinator including an understanding of individual planning
• An ability to build quality relationships with external service providers and other stakeholders

Essential requirements for the position

• Certificate III in Disability, or higher and/or equivalent experience working in the community sector or a similar field
• A current Australian driving licence
• A WWVP card and First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain
• Personal mobile phone and email address to receive important communications
• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and possess a NDIS certificate of completion https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/login/index.php

If you require further information on this position or would like an application pack, which includes the position description and employee application form, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Support Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.