Connecting People to Possibility

Katherine West Health Board is looking for a full time NDIS Remote Community Connector Coordinator based in Katherine, NT, with regular travel to four main communities. Running to October 2028, you will support community members to access the NDIS and build local Aboriginal workforce capacity.

Duties

- Build capacity of the local Aboriginal workforce to take on Remote Community Connector responsibilities through mentoring and training
- Coordinate and support Remote Community Connectors to assist community members in accessing and navigating the NDIS
- Undertake regular visits across allocated communities to identify appropriate care recipients and improve access to care
- Provide culturally secure education and information to individuals, families, communities and service providers about the NDIS
- Support participants to test eligibility, complete access requests, and understand their rights, goals and choices

Is This You?

- Relevant qualification (e.g., Certificate IV or tertiary study in social work, disability or community services) or equivalent experience
- Experience working in or with remote Aboriginal communities
- Demonstrated understanding of, or experience with, the NDIS




- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to build culturally safe relationships
- Capacity to set priorities and work independently under minimal supervision

What You'll Receive

- Competitive annual salary of up to $100,000 plus 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging opportunities
- Six weeks annual leave plus 18% leave loading
- Ongoing professional development, training and capacity-building opportunities
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment that values collaboration, learning and growth

About Katherine West Health Board

Katherine West Health Board (KWHB) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering primary health care and holistic health programs across a 162,000 km² region of remote Katherine West, Northern Territory. We are deeply committed to evidence-based, culturally appropriate care.

How to Apply

To learn more about the role, view the full position description, and access the application form, please click the Apply button to visit our Talent Landing Page.

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

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