Are you a compassionate health skilled who is skilled at providing emotional support all while guiding individuals with progressive degenerative conditions through complex health and community service systems? We are seeking a highly collaborative, person-centered communicator who is passionate about ensuring people living with MND in Western Australia have access to high quality, specialist care.

About MNDAWA

The Motor Neurone Disease Association of Western Australia (MNDAWA) delivers person-centred support and specialist care to people affected by MND in Western Australia. We exist to walk alongside individuals and families through one of the most challenging journeys life can offer, providing practical help, emotional support, and a sense of community at every stage. Our work is grounded in compassion, respect and connection. When you join MNDAWA, you become part of a small, passionate team making a lasting difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

MND Advisors walk alongside people living with MND and their carers from the time of diagnosis. They provide vital care coordination and emotional support, adapting their approach to each person’s needs and circumstances.

The MND Advisory Service provides information, guidance, emotional support, advocacy, care coordination, education and bereavement support through a person-centred approach. The service aims to empower people living with MND, their carers and families to make informed decisions, access appropriate supports, and navigate the challenges associated with MND with support, confidence and dignity.

You’ll work closely with people living with MND and their carers by:

- Conducting regular home visits in the community to deliver person-centred coordination of care services





- Supporting and promoting the choices of people living with MND

- Coordinating multidisciplinary team meetings as required

- Delivering education and upskilling community service providers on the needs of people living with MND

- Developing and maintaining strong and enduring networks and relationships with key stakeholders

- Assisting people living with MND to navigate the complexity around accessing funding bodies such as NDIS, Support At Home etc

- Working closely alongside Support Coordinators to complement the care coordination for NDIS Participants

- Participating as part of the multidisciplinary team at the MND clinics at Sir Charles Hospital, St John of God Hospital Midland and Fiona Stanley Hospital

- Maintaining records to support effective support service provision, performance analysis and reporting

- Participating and contributing to the overall MNDAWA services

About You

You are a compassionate and empathetic professional with a genuine commitment to supporting people and families navigating complex and life-changing circumstances. You are a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and can build trusted relationships with clients, carers, health professionals and community services.



You're passionate about empowering people to make informed choices and access the support they need to live well with MND.

You’ll bring:

- Tertiary, health, disability or community care related qualifications

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Proven written and verbal communication skills

- Demonstrated excellent time management skills

- Demonstrated ability to work within KPI’s

- Demonstrated high level of problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision

- Demonstrated ability to understand and apply NDIS Practice Standards

- Ability to manage risk, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure

- Excellent time management, discretion, and professionalism

- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with health and community service providers

- A valid WA Driver’s Licence

- A current Police & WWC Checks and NDIS worker screening

Bonus:

- Experience supporting a person living with MND

Why Join Us?

At MNDAWA, you’ll join a compassionate, and supportive team making a real difference in the lives of people impacted by MND. We foster a community-minded culture and value collaboration, authenticity, and kindness.

We offer:

- Salary packaging of up to $15,900

- Flexible work arrangements

- Monthly reflective supervision

- A collaborative and values-led team environment

- Purposeful work that has real community impact

Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 28th August , addressing the duties, responsibilities, and key requirements outlined above. MNDAWA reserves the right to fill the position before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. To ask further about this role, please contact MNDAWA on .

📌 MND Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA
📍 Perth