Local Area Coordinator - Gympie

If you have beenthinking about a Career REFRESH in 2024? This might just be theopportunity; you have been waiting for! Are you looking for a career where you can assist people with disability andtheir families to access information on the NDIS and other community supports?

Perhapswork for an organisation where people from all walks of life are welcomed withopen arms into our inclusive and diverse culture? If this sounds like you, youwill love working with us as a Local Area Coordinator! CareerREFRESH on the beautiful Sunshine Coast!

Our Sunshine Coast Team, located in 2stunning locations: Maroochydore & Gympie are seeking a new team member at our small but mighty Gympie site!

The Sunshine Coast is an affordable urban haven – away from the hustleand bustle of the big cities! From the abundance of mother’s natures drawcardslike beautiful beaches, lush mountains and incredible weather, the vibrantentertainment options from markets to green space events with our very ownairport – the Sunshine Coast allows you to embrace a life where the beach ismore than a holiday destination – it is a definitely a place to consider foryour Career REFRESH in 2024! Come and join us as we widen our reach in thecommunity and continue to help those in need on the beautiful SunshineCoast with our Gympie Team!

As a LocalArea Coordinator (LAC) you will be one of the key links between peoplewith disability (and their families) and the National Disability InsuranceAgency. This position will deliver the NDIS LAC PITC program, providinginformation and support to participants, families and carers to develop, recordand implement their NDIS Plan and build community inclusion and capacity. 

Carers Queensland is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support.  Carers Queensland is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a disability, and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and the LGBTIQ community.

• Build capacity and provide information to individuals, families, and carers to identify their goals, strengths and needs and plan for their future based on person centred principles.
• Develop and monitor participant plans to ensure meaningful change is achieved.
• Build and maintain a current working knowledge of local community supports and services.
• Maintain appropriate administrative records utilising the NDIS data system in a timely manner ie – great triage abilities!  
• Undertake the day-to-day operations of the role in a way that promotes independence, empowerment, and involvement of persons with disability. 

• Full-Time role with our small but mighty Gympie team, who love what they do! 
• Attractive Remuneration Package of CSW4.1 – $82,334.28 per annum (plus 11% superannuation) + Excellent Not-for-Profit Tax Benefits with RemServ!
• Access to Private health employee benefits with Medibank Private & Bupa.
• Monthly Accrued Days Off + Work from Home days available (up to 2 days once passed probation) 
• Professional development through ongoing training + the opportunity to enact real and rewarding change in our participant’s lives.
• A flexible and supportive work environment where your contribution is highly valued and where our organisational values of integrity, respect, diversity, empowerment, and adaptability are heavily integrated into our culture including “Rainbow” tick accreditation!

1. Qualifications in the fields of Human Services, Social Sciences, Disability, or comparable lived experience with disability or delivering human services?
2. Demonstrated experience applying a person-centred approach to service provision and social inclusion?
3. The ability to work in an autonomous environment and manage a case load?
4. High level of communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to build rapport and adapt skills according to the audience or target group involved?
5. The ability and skills to be a team player and someone who thrives in a busy, dynamic environment?
6. Experience/knowledge at entering information into databases with a high level of accuracy and detail whilst adhering to Government reporting requirements?

1. Click on the 'Apply' button on this page.
2. Review the Position Description and Key Selection Criteria documents (inside the folder on the top right-hand side).
3. Follow the prompts ensuring to upload your resume and cover letter answering the Key Selection Criteria demonstrating with examples your strengths & what you feel you can bring to the role, team & the community!
4. Please note only applications that provide both resume & cover letter with completed answers demonstrating how you meet the KSC will be considered. Only successfully short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview. We receive the right to remove the AD if the successful candidate is found prior to closing date. 

Questions about the role can be directedvia email: Recruitment Team: **@carersqld.com.au

CarersQueensland encourages applicants to advise this information in their coverletter, so that we can meet the needs of each applicant.  CarersQueensland actively seeks to employ people who reflect the diversity of ourclients.