Local Area Coordinator First Nations - Lutwyche

The Carers Queensland Brisbane North Team islooking for the right person to join our Local Area Coordinator team.

You are empathetic, committed, and thrive in a quick-paced,goal-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!

This opportunity is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander candidates only. The First Nations Local Area Coordinator role aim toconnect First Nations peoples to the NDIS and relevant community supports,enhancing participation and outcomes for individuals and communities.

About The Role:

First Nations Local Area Coordinators focus on facilitatingcommunity engagement, raising awareness of the National Disability InsuranceScheme and improving understanding of inclusion of people with disabilitywithin local communities.One the primary goals is to ensureFirst Nations people with disability, their families, carers and communitieshave improved connections to relevant disability specific and other supports inthe community while being committed to Carers Queensland’s workforce to enablesupport & development of the cultural capability to understand and respondeffectively to the cultural needs of First Nations people.

Some of the Key Duties:

Capacity Building and Community Connection

- Enhance the capacity ofindividuals with disabilities, their families, and carers to engage withand contribute positively to their communities, fostering inclusiveparticipation.

Cultural Understanding and Resource Identification

- Support CarersQueensland in identifying resources and experiences that deepen ourorganisation’s understanding of First Nations cultures, histories,knowledge, and perspectives.

Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Relationships

- Identify, facilitate,and maintain key partnerships and stakeholder relationships within FirstNations communities that align with the priorities of CarersQueensland.





Community Development and Inclusion

- Actively facilitatepositive partnerships between individuals, families, carers, localorganisations, and the broader community to enhance inclusivity andaccessibility.
- Community Impact: Workdirectly with First Nations communities to support individuals withdisability to connect to the NDIS.
- A full-time role (until30 June 2027) with work from home days available (up to 2 days per weekonce past probation, depending on operational need) at our Lutwyche site.
- Attractive RemunerationPackage of CSW 5.1 -$ 105,577.68 per annum + superannuation 12%.
- Excellent Not-for-ProfitTax Benefits with RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE(if applicable).
- Accrued Days Off +Gifted Day for Christmas + Fitness Passport + Origin Electric EmployeeBenefits Program +Access to Discounted Corporate Private Health withMedibank, HCF & BUPA + Westpac Financial Literacy Program.
- Professional developmentthrough ongoing training + access to EAP via ASSURE for you and yourfamily.
- The opportunity to enactreal and rewarding change in the lives of those you work with and for.
- A flexible andsupportive work environment where your contribution is highly.

please note that all staff do require a current working with children check, NDIS worker screening, a valid Australian driver’s licence & additional clearances.

Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer, and weencourage applications from people with a disability, from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, andthe LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforcethat reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. This is not onlyreflected in our values and day to day operations, but also in our positiverapid growth and hence a new opportunity that we would love to invite you toexplore!

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📌 Local Area Coordinator First Nations - Lutwyche (Brisbane)
🏢 Carers QLD
📍 Brisbane