Flourish Australia has an exciting opportunity for a NDIS Mental Health Access Officer to join the Connect and Thrive program within the Sydney Region!

The position available is:

• Closed-term full-time until 30 June 2023
• Working Monday to Friday
• Attractive salary starting at $77,000 per annum + 10.5% Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging.

The role has flexibility to be based at any of the following locations:

• Caringbah
• Kogarah
• Surry Hills
• Maroubra
• Marrickville

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

About the Opportunity

The NDIS Mental Health Access Officer role aims to streamline the means by which people living with a psychosocial disability access the NDIS. You will identify people accessing the Connect and Thrive program who are eligible to access the NDIS and support them to navigate all stages of the NDIS process effectively.

As the NDIS Mental Health Access Officer with the Connect and Thrive program, you will also be required to collaborate with a multitude of service systems to create an integrated model of care. You will collaborate with the NDIA, Mental Health Services, NDIS Providers and other Health and Disability staff to support access to appropriate services and ensure people are connected to the NDIS and the supports they will benefit from.

For more information about the role, please find the position description within the application.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in human services or relevant field OR relevant Certificate IV in mental health related discipline.
• Excellent administration skills and at least 2 years experience in mental health related field as recognise by Flourish Australia.
• Demonstrated experience working with people with psychosocial disability and supporting them to access and utilise the NDIS.
• Australian Driver's Licence.

The Benefits

• Attractive salary starting at $77,000 per annum + 10.5% Super.
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900.
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading+ 2 additional days of personal leave+ extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year + paid parental leave + Accrued Days Off.
• Vehicle mileage allowance.
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and relevant Team Leader training (where applicable).
• Access to our free, confidential employee assistance program.
• Inclusive initiatives such as our Rainbow Network and YarnUp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff.

All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders (where applicable).