The Carers Queensland Gladstone office is looking for the right person to join our Local Area Coordinator team. If you are passionate, empathetic and compassionate, and can work in a fast-paced, goal oriented and agile setting, we want to hear from you!

About The Role:

In this role you will be the key link between our participants, the National Disability Insurance Agency, and the community you live and work in. Our LACs are our front line serving the community by delivering the NDIS LAC PITC program. This role will have a focus on building and strengthening the capacity of people with disabilities (both NDIS participants and non-participants), their families and their carers.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

- Build capacity of individuals with disability, their families and carers to connect with, and actively contribute to, the life of their communities.
- Actively support positive partnerships between individuals, families, carers, local organisations and the broader community to build a more inclusive and accessible community.
- Provide community driven information and capacity building activities to harness the power of the community, mainstream and business sectors to enable people with disability to gain the benefits of community membership.
- Facilitating community and group activities within their network to encourage community, economic and social participation.
- Actively build and support positive working relationships and partnerships between Carers Queensland with communities, groups and mainstream service providers to enhance referral pathways and connections for people with disability,



families and their carers.
- Linking people with disabilities to information, services, and supports in the community such as health, education, and transport.
- Assisting NDIS participants to understand the scheme and navigate their relationship with the NDIA. Providing information and support related to accessing NDIS supports.
- Collaborating with consent and other professionals to assist participants to achieve their goals.

Perks:

- A full time role (until 30 June 2027) with work from home days available (up to 2 days per week once past probation depending on operational need) at our Gladstone site.
- Attractive Remuneration Package of CSW4.1 -$92,279.20 per annum (plus superannuation 12%). Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with RemServ + transfer your long service leave via QLEAVE (if applicable). Accrued Days Off + Gifted Day for Christmas + Fitness Passport + Westpac Financial Literacy Program + Origin Electric Employee Benefits Program + Access to Discounted Corporate Private Health with Medibank, HCF & BUPA
- Professional development through ongoing training.
- The opportunity to enact real and rewarding change in the lives of those you work with and for.




- A flexible and supportive work environment where your contribution is highly valued.

How To Apply:

Click on the ‘Apply’ button on this page and review the Position Description - click on the file icon.

Submit a cover letter detailing how your knowledge and experience makes you suitable for this role (applications without this will not be considered). You may refer to the Position Description to assist you in tailoring your cover letter.

For further detailed information, our People Engagement Team can be contacted on ••••@carersqld.com.au

Apply now! Interviews will be conducted during the campaign, so don't wait until the closing date of 27/11/2026!

Guided by our values of integrity, respect, empathy, inclusion and resilience, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. Consistent with Respect at Work legislation, we actively work to prevent sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and victimisation and to ensure every person feels valued and safe at work.

Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from people with a disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. This is not only reflected in our values and day to day operations, but also in our positive rapid growth and hence a new opportunity that we would love to invite you to explore!

📌 Local Area Coordinator - Gladstone (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Carers Queensland
📍 Gladstone Central