Latrobe Community Health Services – Narre Warren VIC

Located in Narre Warren, full time, 12 month fixed term maternity leave backfill Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters

Empower people with disability to achieve their goals and build community connections

Total remuneration package of

$116,191 - $121,362

per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging

Why Latrobe Community Health Service? At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP), nursing, allied health, dental, counselling and psychology, gambling support, alcohol and drug treatment, migrant and refugee settlement services, social connection, carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services in partnership with the NDIA.

As part of our Local Area Coordination Service, you will support people with disability, their families and carers to navigate the NDIS, build capacity, pursue their goals and connect with supports within their community. You'll join a supportive team environment with comprehensive training and ongoing career development to help you succeed.

What you will be doing in this role Reporting to the Area Manager NDIS LAC Service, you will work directly with NDIS participants, families, carers, community organisations and mainstream services to help people access supports and achieve their goals.

Your work will include:

Supporting participants through pre-planning, planning, implementation and plan reassessments

Assisting people with disability to connect with community and mainstream supports

Working collaboratively with the NDIA and key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

Promoting inclusion,



accessibility and community awareness of the NDIS

Providing participant-centred support through face-to-face, phone and outreach services

Maintaining accurate records and meeting service delivery outcomes and performance measures

What we are looking for

Experience working with people with disability and/or lived experience of disability

Strong communication, relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent organisation, time management and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work within a fast-paced setting while maintaining quality outcomes

Intermediate computer skills and experience using digital systems and databases

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Current Working with Children Check (Employee) or willingness to obtain

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain

Qualifications in disability, community services or a related field will be highly regarded but are not essential.

What is in it for you?

Comprehensive six-week onboarding and workplace training program

ADO every four weeks (80-hour fortnight option)

Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)

Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

Training & Development (Online & Onsite)

Flexible Working Arrangements

Supportive team culture with meaningful community impact

For more information on this position contact: For more information, please contact Tanya Bourne, Team Leader LAC Service at ************@lchs.com.au

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we want to help you get back to what matters.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.

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📌 Local Area Coordinator (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Latrobe Community Health Services
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