• Part time 0.6 EFT & 0.8 EFT (Ongoing)
• Work with a genuine values based organisation
• Generous salary packaging benefits available
• Based in Sunbury & Kyneton

About Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of free and low-cost health, wellbeing and community services in early childhood, youth, families, adults, aged and disability.

Covering an area of over 1700 km2 from Sunbury to beyond the borders of Macedon Ranges Shire our 280 staff and 100 volunteers are based across four sites at Kyneton, Romsey, Sunbury and Woodend.

The organisation has a proud history of delivering community health services to the region for over 40 years.

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health builds the social fabric of our communities through diverse services and programs that help people support themselves and each other.

About the role:

Our Community Connections Unit is seeking a Support Coordinator for our NDIS Support Coordination program. The preferred applicant will have experience working in the NDIS & Disability sector using the principles of consumer directed care.

The primary function of this role is to assist NDIS participants to activate their NDIS plans. This includes supporting participants to understand their plan, understand NDIS processes, identify service options, and manage their allocated individual budget.

You will be an experienced and passionate Support Coordinator committed to promoting consumer directed care.

Applicants will have experience working with clients who present with diverse needs. Excellent communication, planning and problem solving skills are essential. The position may include travel between sites in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges.

About you:

You are an experienced and hardworking NDIS professional committed to promoting consumer directed care and supporting NDIS Participants achieve their goals and want to be part of our NDIS Support Coordination Program.

You Demonstrate:

• Empathy and a genuine interest in the outcomes for people living with a disability and the capacity to be creative in responding to assist participants to achieve their goals.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in case management within the health, disability, or community sectors.
• Knowledge of the NDIS or demonstrated ability to develop this knowledge.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with service providers.
• A commitment to working from a strengths-based approach with participants.
• Enjoy being part of our NDIS Support Coordination Program.

Benefits and perks:

Our benefits enhance everyday wellbeing and encourage you to take time to make a difference in the community:

• Supervision embedded and valued within the team and support with your professional development
• The option to access purchased leave
• Free professional counselling from our world class employee assistance program
• In addition to your salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits plus up to $2,650 meals and entertainment packaging benefits
• Access to the Fitness Passport program (subsidised access to selected gyms across Victoria) and organisational-led employee wellbeing initiatives such as virtual challenges and all-staff development day
• Free parking and fresh fruit on-site for all employees

The successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check (NCHC), an NDIS Safety Screening check and hold a current valid Working With Children Check.

Further Information:

A position description is attached.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michelle Franceschi, Team Leader - Service and Care Coordination on mobile: 0491 176 232or email [email protected], using the subject line: NDIS Support Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply:

As an employer, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all cultures and backgrounds.

To be considered for a role, your application must include a cover letter, resume (including 3 referees) and responses to the Key Selection Criteria, which need to be submitted via the Apply Now link.