Overview
We invite applications for Local Area Coordination (LAC) professionals to join our team at ourPymblesite, Northern Sydney region.
This is a Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent vacancy (38 hours / ***** hours per week).
Base pay range
$*****/hr - $*****/hr
What you'll be doing in this role
As a Local Area Coordinator, you will use your people skills and ability to multitask 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, helping to build capacity.
LACs also support NDIS participants in exploring ways to achieve their goals and understand how the funding in their plan works.
Responsibilities
Support 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, 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
Great people skills, customer service, excellent communication and time management skills
Background with Disability and understanding of NDIS
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities or caseloads with efficiency and meet service delivery deadlines
Adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, aligned with Uniting's values:compassionate,respectful,imaginative,



andbold
Even better
Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disability
What we offer
Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per year
Tax-free salary-packaged meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year
$500 referral bonus for referring a friend who joins Uniting
Flexible work arrangements
Paid travel entitlements
Rostered Day Offs (RDOs) for full time employment
Staff discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers
Hands-on training, career development and mentoring
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, click on the 'Apply now' button, fill out your details and submit.
Once you apply, we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals living with disabilities, those with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and members of CALD communities.
What to expect
Employment with Uniting requires:
A National Police Check
Reference checks
Working with Children Check
NDIS Working Check
Other pre-employment screenings
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work.
Equal Opportunity
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.
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📌 Local Area Coordinator - Pymble (New South Wales)
🏢 Uniting
📍 New South Wales