Employment Pathways Coordinator

Company Overview

Good Sammy is a for-purpose organisation creating employment opportunities for people with disability. We’ve been around since 1958 and we have a workforce of over 800 individuals, with almost 50% who identify as having disability.
Our efforts to make a difference extend beyond the workplace. Good Sammy is a driving force in sustainability, keeping nearly 7 million kilograms of used goods out of landfills annually. Our operations span various social enterprises, each contributing to our greater purpose.

•    Retail: Our op shops are the public face of Good Sammy. They serve as platforms for individuals with disabilities to explore the retail industry, supply chain operations, and logistics. By supporting these enterprises, we are nurturing skills, breaking stereotypes, and promoting community engagement.
•    Hospitality: We recently opened our first ‘Good Thanks’ café, creating more customer-facing roles for people with disability, which are critical in breaking down some of the stereotypes that exist in the community.
•    Business services: Our diverse business services encompass warehousing, logistics, packaging, assembly, and gardening. By providing these services to the Western Australian business community, we're not only delivering quality work but also offering secure employment in an environment that values safety and structure.
•    Containers for Change: With a commitment to environmental responsibility, we operate a large-scale Containers for Change social enterprise. This initiative not only supports our mission but also contributes to a more sustainable future.

Good Sammy’s training academy also provides structured learning and work experience opportunities through our contemporary programs, helping participants to build skills and confidence.

Your Impact

Under the direction of the Good Sammy Employment Pathways Manager, and working collaboratively with other key stakeholders as required, you will support your assigned NDIS participant(s) to achieve their employment goals through their NDIS Plan.

You will ensure all NDIS support services are delivered to participants in accordance with the relevant NDIS Standards and requirements, including those that relate to quality, safety and reporting.

What you'll do:

• Maintain professional and supportive participant relationships, acting as their go to person, on all matters relating to their NDIS Plan.
• Manage assigned participants NDIS Plans, service agreements, wage assessments and coordinate associated supports for assigned participants.
• Develop innovative strategies, plans and pathways to support participants to achieve their goals and engage with key stakeholders to support outcomes.
• Support the NDIS Compliance Officer to process accurate and on time claims and any other NDIS compliance related requirements for assigned participant

What you'll bring:

• You will have strong and recent experience managing NDIS Plans and coordinating participant supports, ideally Employment and/or Community Supports. 
• Excellent customer service, communication and conflict resolution skills, particularly with clients with complex or high support needs.
• Strong administration skills and IT competencies, including Microsoft Office and NDIS related platforms such as Supportability or similar. 
• Relevant qualification in disability or social services will be advantageous.

What we can offer you:

• A dynamic workplace where you will be critical to our growth and success.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous NFP salary packaging to increase your take home pay.
• Corporate discounts for banking and health insurance
• Staff discount at all Good Sammy stores
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program

Join us in making a positive impact in our community. Your dedication can help us transform workplaces and society, and together, we can create a better future for people of all abilities.

How to Apply

If you are interested in a rewarding career then select "Apply". Please mention your preferred location in your Resume/cover letter when applying.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability or lived experience, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact ***********@goodsammy.com.au.

Please note that we reserve the right to commence and finalise the recruitment process prior to the closing date listed above so it is important you get your application in immediately. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted