“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

• Full Time (Part Time 0.8 FTE considered) positions
• Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2023 (strong possibility of extension)
• $74,253 - $79,890 p.a, pro rata + Super + Salary packaging + Employee Benefits!
• Based at Neami Fairfield and/or working mobile with approval

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) is funding the MHCSS Intake service to deliver the Mental Health NDIS Access Project (the Project). The project commenced in June 2018 and is to conclude on June 30, 2023.

The Project is a time limited initiative that will support people with a severe mental illness and substantial, enduring psychosocial disability who meet the disability, age and residency requirements of the NDIS to collect and collate the evidence they need to make an NDIS access request.

Core duties

• Accepting referrals from providers, individuals, carers seeking clinical evidence to complete the access process, undertaking a pre-screen to determine likely eligibility for the NDIS and offering support to complete the access process, as required.
• Collecting and collating all necessary evidence and completing the Access Request Form
• Assisting with submitting Access Request Form to the NDIA and acting as a contact person for NDIA queries
• Waiting list management intervention which includes: call back, cross sector referrals, gathering additional information etc.

• Perform risk assessments (including referral to crisis intervention services, where necessary).
• Maintain accurate individual consumer files and data bases (Carelink)
• Facilitation of small group wellbeing programs (as required)

What will you bring to the role?

• Ability to establish rapport and develop respectful, professional relationships with consumers, staff and partner organisations
• Have a high level of energy, enthusiasm and flexibility, along with a commitment to team work
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively while managing a range of tasks
• Ability to maintain a hopeful and positive outlook even during challenging times at work
• Strong communication skills

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check

• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered
• A Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check will be undertaken prior to commencement
• Neami National will require, as part of our condition of employment, that all candidates applying for any position must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (or have received one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and have a scheduled appointment to receive their second dose.)
• Candidates will be required to provide appropriate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination to Neami National.

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the Position Description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Damian Medley: 1300 379 462 or 0402 390 385

No recruitment agencies candidates need apply

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.