NDIS Support Coordinator / Psychosocial Recovery Coach (Independent Contractor)

Newcastle Social Workers Pty Ltd Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW (work from home) Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development) Contract $49.11 to $89.29 per hour + superannuation, depending on role and experience

About us

Newcastle Social Workers is a registered NDIS provider based in Newcastle, NSW, delivering Support Coordination, Specialist Support Coordination, and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. We have built our reputation on person-centred, ethical practice, delivering independent support coordination services in our local community.

We are currently looking to engage independent contractors in the following areas: Support Coordination (level 2), Psychosocial Recovery Coaching, and Specialist Support Coordination (level 3, which requires a qualification and experience in a relevant field such as social work, OT, or psychology).

What we offer

- Participant referrals provided. Unlike many contractor arrangements, you aren’t required to bring an entire caseload. That said, you're welcome to bring existing participants with you if that's what they decide they want.

- Flexible hours and a caseload you set yourself, with no KPIs or billing targets.

- Work from home (or wherever suits you).

- Superannuation paid on top of your hourly rate, directly into your super fund.

- Access to clinical supervision and a supportive team when you want it.

Happy to talk through the full details of the arrangement when you get in touch.

What you'll be doing

- Coordinating supports for participants within their NDIS plan funding, in line with their goals.

- Building participants' capacity to understand their plan, exercise choice and control,



and connect with mainstream and community supports.

- Liaising with providers, families, and other stakeholders to keep supports working well together.

- Maintaining accurate case notes and records that meet NDIS Practice Standards and reporting requirements.

Rates

$49.11 to $89.29 per hour + super, depending on your experience, qualifications, and the services you deliver (Support Coordination, Psychosocial Recovery Coaching, or Specialist Support Coordination).

Who we are looking for

- You are based in the greater Newcastle, Hunter, or Central Coast region (this is necessary)

- You have at least 1 year of experience as an NDIS Support Coordinator.

- You hold a relevant qualification (Certificate IV, Diploma, or degree in allied health or a related field). Specialist Support Coordination requires a relevant qualification and experience in fields such as social work, OT, mental health nursing, or psychology.

- For the Psychosocial Recovery Coach role, you will need to have specific training and experience in mental health.

- You are passionate about providing genuine, individualised support to NDIS participants.

Essential requirements

- Current ABN and business insurances (skilled indemnity and public liability)

- NDIS Worker Screening Check, National Police Check, and Working With Children Check

- Certificate of completion for the NDIS Worker Orientation Module

- Current driver's licence and a reliable, registered vehicle with comprehensive insurance

- Your own laptop, phone, and home office setup

- Unrestricted right to work in Australia

How to apply

Apply through SEEK with a current resume.

As part of your application, please briefly answer: what does working as an independent contractor mean to you, and why is it the right fit for you?

We look forward to hearing from you.

📌 NDIS Support Coordinator/Specialist/Psychosocial Recovery Coach (Newcastle)
🏢 Newcastle Social Workers
📍 Newcastle