Job description
Posted Tuesday, 30 June ****, 9:00 am
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We invite applications for NDIS Local Area Coordination (LAC) professionals to join our team at ourTareeHNEC site.
This is a Full-Time Permanent, 38 hours per week on Weekdays / 9am to 5pm
Work-from-home flexibility of 2 days per week
Starting from SCHADS 4.1 $88k per year plus Salary packaging up to $18,550 (pay less tax) plus Super
Rostered Day Off once a month
What you'll be doing in this role
As a Local Area Coordinator, you would be using your people skills, ability to multitask and move with changes rapidly to assist participants to be linked to and navigate the NDIS.
You will guide participants in their options to make informed choices while gathering information for the development of their NDIS plans to help further build capacity.
LACs also support NDIS participants in exploring ways to achieve their goals and help them understand how the funding in their plan works.
Your work will include:
Supporting people with disabilities, their families and carers by providing linkage and referrals to community and mainstream services and/or services funded by the NDIA's Grant programs
With hands on NDIS and Uniting training you will develop a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS participants through the various stages of their pathway
Undertake other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the position
Who we're looking for
Someone with outstanding people skills,customer service, excellent communicationand time management skills.
Background withDisability, understanding of a Local Area Coordinator and NDIS knowledge or with Lived Experience.
Successfullymanage multiple responsibilities or experience with high KPI-driven work or targetsor caseloads with efficiency andmeet service delivery deadlines.
You'll be adaptable, empathetic,



and resourceful and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of beingcompassionate,respectful,imaginative, andbold.
Even Better:
Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disability
What we offer you
Tax free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per year (visit / for more information).
Tax free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year
Referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
Flexible work arrangements
Paid travel entitlements
RDOs (Rostered Day Off) for full-time employment
Staff discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
Hands on training, career development and mentoring with a leading provider
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you.
Just submit.
Further information on the role can be found in:LAC Position Description
If you have any questions, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sarah via ******
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
A National Police Check
Reference checks
Working with Children Check
NDIS Working Check
Other pre-employment screenings
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care.
We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work.
Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve
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Job details
Job family
Customer Service
Job function
Team Member
Pay type
Hourly
Hiring rate
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📌 Ndis Local Area Coordinator (Taree) (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Uniting
📍 Port Macquarie