Are you passionate about empowering people with disability to live more independently, achieve their personal goals and participate meaningfully in their communities?

St Jude's Healthcare Services is seeking a motivated and compassionate Disability Services Officer/Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with people with disability, their families, support networks and relevant service providers to identify individual needs, develop support strategies and coordinate programs that promote independence, inclusion and wellbeing.

You will play an important role in delivering person-centred support, monitoring individual progress and ensuring services are responsive to each person's goals, preferences and circumstances.

About the role

As a Disability Services Officer, your responsibilities will include:

- Assessing the needs, abilities, circumstances and support requirements of individuals with intellectual, physical, psychosocial and other disabilities.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing individualised support plans, educational programs, life-skills development activities and other support strategies.
- Supporting individuals to develop daily living skills, build independence, make informed decisions and achieve their personal goals.
- Facilitating access to community activities, education, training, employment opportunities, health services and other relevant support programs.
- Working collaboratively with families, carers, allied health professionals, community organisations and government agencies to coordinate appropriate services.
- Providing information, guidance and practical support to individuals and their families regarding available services and community resources.
- Monitoring individual progress against established goals,



identifying changing needs and recommending adjustments to support arrangements where appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate and timely client records, case notes, progress reports and other relevant documentation.
- Identifying potential risks, responding appropriately to incidents and escalating concerns in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Promoting inclusion, dignity, choice, self-determination and the rights of people with disability.
- Contributing to the ongoing review and improvement of support programs and service delivery practices.

About you To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- The ability to assess individual needs, identify support requirements and contribute to the development of appropriate support strategies.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
- An understanding of person-centred practice, disability rights, safeguarding, privacy and confidentiality.
- The ability to exercise initiative, respond to changing circumstances and maintain professional boundaries.

Qualifications and experience

- A relevant qualification in Disability Services, Community Services, or a related field
- Previous experience working with people with disability or in a community services setting is highly regarded.
- Knowledge of individualised support planning, disability inclusion and community-based support services.
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.
- A current First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain one, where required.
- A current driver's licence and the ability to travel between service locations, where required.
- The right to work in Australia.

Location: Perth, WA

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $80000-$85000

📌 Disabilities Services Officer (Perth)
🏢 PU-FAM
📍 Perth