• Preston
• Full time, Fixed Term till June 2022

Your new organisation

At Merri Health, we strive to enrich diverse communities through the provision of quality health care and support services. A career at Merri will see you contributing to a culture that affects change for our clients and the wider community. We are committed to supporting the talent and skills of our employees because we know their capability is the key to our success.

Your new role

As an NDIS Community Connector your responsibilities include:

• Provide assertive outreach to the target cohort, including breaking down barriers to accessing the NDIS and developing trust and rapport
• Link the target cohort to social, health, education, community and cultural groups
• Link the target cohort to Partners in the Community (PITC) Program and/or the NDIS, and Support Coordinators
• Support community engagement, NDIA and disability awareness raising activities that target participants, potential participants and the broader community

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful with Merri you will go above and beyond to achieve great results for our clients, the organisation and yourself. We’re looking for individuals with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Community Development, Health, Social Work, Welfare or appropriate equivalent discipline or experience
• Sound knowledge of the NDIA service system and processes
• Knowledge of the community care sector and service system, including the challenges faced by ageing carers supporting people with disability
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strategic relationships and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in working with communities and individuals to engage them in existing service system supports
• Experience in community development, promotion and working within a broad service system

What we offer

Working in the growing Community Engagement and Program Development Team you will play a key role in the delivery of services to carers in the Northern Metro Melbourne region. We are a collaborative team, with a sense of fun and a focus on delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients.

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential.

You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchased leave and flexible work arrangements.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, disability worker exclusion scheme check and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.

A position description is attached.