The Opportunity

The NDIS Program Coordinator responsible for coordinating and leading the operational transition to the NDIS. A key focus of the position is the establishment and monitoring of systems, processes and change management to support NDIS delivery and supervision of the NDIS Administration staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and review the NDIS Project plan
• Lead and co-ordinate NDIS operational systems, processes and program deliverables.
• Development of NDIS support categories for the organisation and ensure the appropriate NDIA registration.
• Monitor and manage customer service standards with in the program.
• Work collaboratively with relevant departments and assist with the implementation and monitoring of the organisation’s Communication Strategy for change initiatives.

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications along with demonstrated experience leading complex projects within a community service program. We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, communication skills and the ability to analyse complex information.

About UnitingSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, housing and community services to over 16,000 people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. With more than 1000 employees and volunteers, UnitingSA delivers high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds as we strive towards our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

Culture and Benefits

A career with UnitingSA will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of respect, compassion, courage and integrity.

We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year.
• “Together we can” Workplace Wellness Program (including leadership development, counselling support, special leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, physio program)
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Professional development and study leave

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.

Due to COVID-19, UnitingSA are taking necessary precautions to minimise the risk to our candidates and employees throughout the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an online video interview, this will not disadvantage any candidates who wish to apply with us.

To view the Job Description, please visit our website at https://unitingsa.com.au/.

For further information contact:

Cassandra Pollifrone, People and Culture Advisor
8440 2148