Local Area Coordinator

IWC is currently recruiting part-time and full-time Local Area Coordinators (LAC) to play a crucial role in directly supporting participants in navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

ABOUT IWC:

IWC is an Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organization committed to providing services without discrimination to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett region.

ABOUT THE POSITION: 

IWC has an exciting opportunity for  Local Area Coordinators to join their growing team. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guide and support those transitioning to the NDIS with the completion of appropriate documentation designed to identify and support their needs.
• Assist individuals, families, carers, and communities to access information on the NDIS.
• Provide information to individuals, families, and carers to identify their goals, strengths, and needs and build capacity through this plan for their future.
• Support individuals, families, and carers to identify personal and local community networks to help them meet their goals and needs.
• Support, assist, and consult with individuals and families accessing the LAC Program in a way that promotes independence, empowerment, and involvement.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Qualifications and/or lived experience in disability (preferred but not essential).
• Strong computer skills, excellent written communication, and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to meet targets and goals.
• Demonstrated application of a person-centered approach to service provision and social inclusion.
• Effective listening, communication, and influencing skills.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:     

• NDIS Workers Screening Check and Clearance.
• Current driver's license or ability to obtain.
• First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Complete COVID-19 Vaccination Status (as per IWC Policy).
• Federal Police Check or ability to obtain.
• Blue Card (Working with Children Card QLD)* or ability to obtain. (IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate).

* No Card, No Start legislation means that the successful applicant will need to hold a valid blue card before they start work. IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate. 

SALARY PACKAGE:

Your Salary Package is made up of the following: - 

• Salary Sacrifice Packaging valued up to $15,990 per annum – adding approximately $2,000 to your take-home pay (available after completion of probation).
• Meals and Entertainment Package up to $2,600 per annum (available after completion of probation).
• 9-day fortnight for full-time employees. 
• Superannuation valued at 11%.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.

INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE ASAP.