Employee Development Coordinator

Location: Elizabeth, SA | Classification: Full-time

Bedford changes the lives of people with disability by building capacity, independence, and wellbeing. We do this by providing a broad suite of NDIS support services including employment opportunities and social participation activities.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Employment Development Coordinator to join our growing Employment Services team based in Elizabeth! Reporting to the Team Leader Employment Development Coordinator, you’ll be a frontline team member delivering a high standard of person-centred support. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, outcomes-focused, and passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

This full time position which operates Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4:00pm & Friday 7.30am to 2.00pm, and is based in Elizabeth, Adelaide. We offer an above-award remuneration package including superannuation, based on your experience and qualifications, plus valuable salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver a person-centred approach to all supports
- Empower supported employees to be actively involved in decisions that affect them
- Support individuals to achieve their NDIS employment goals
- Build meaningful relationships through active listening, understanding each individual’s goals, aspirations, and support needs
- Use a case management approach to support progress and outcomes
- Manage day-to-day challenges, including incident management, behaviours of concern, and advocacy




- Respond effectively to workplace and external issues as they arise

About You – The Ideal Candidate:

- A strong commitment to supporting people with disability, with knowledge of the NDIS and person-centred practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence
- Experience in the disability sector, supported by relevant qualifications (e.g. Certificate III/IV in Disability or Individual Support)
- The ability to work autonomously, using sound judgement, initiative, and a proactive “can-do” approach
- Solid digital skills, including experience with client management systems and Microsoft Office
- A current Driver’s Licence and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why you’ll love working with Bedford:

- Access to generous not-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 in meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum) to increase your take-home pay
- Exclusive access to Fitness Passport Program for you and your family with discounted access to multiple gyms
- Access to our Employee Assistant Program (EAP) for you and your family
- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion and belonging

If you have any questions or would like any further information regarding the role, please reach out to our Manager, Employment Services, Kaylan ****@bedfordgroup.com.au

Applications close 11.30pm, 31 July 2026.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received.

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📌 Employee Development Coordinator, Elizabeth Sa (Adelaide)
🏢 Bedford Group
📍 Adelaide