NDIS Administrator

Job Title:NDIS Administrator

Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Hours: Minimum 25 hours per week (PPT), up to 37.5 (FT) hours available. Flexible hours for the right person, school hours negotiable. 

About Sunflower House:

Sunflower House is an established mental health not for profit organisation based in Wagga Wagga, dedicated to advancing health, social welfare, and providing benevolent relief for people with mental illness in the local community and its surroundings. 

Our core mission includes the provision of NDIS mental health support services and psychosocial group programs designed to empower and support our participants in their individual recovery journeys. 

As a registered NDIS provider, we are committed to promoting awareness of the rights of those experiencing mental health challenges and facilitating their access to work, community, and social participation. Through collaboration with other services in the mental health, community services, disability employment services, and housing sectors, we aim to complement and enhance the support available to our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exhibit superior written and verbal communication skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Essential* Have a foundational understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and commit to adhering to NDIS Practice Standards.
• Maintain NDIS compliance and registration requirements. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders both within and external to the organisation.
• Support the rights and needs of both NDIS and non-NDIS participants.
• Conduct meetings with potential NDIS funded members and those transitioning onto the NDIS.
• Foster outstanding working relationships with Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, and Sunflower House management and staff.
• Prepare participant Service Agreements and generate a weekly Roster in alignment with members' NDIS service agreements.
• Prepare supporting letters for NDIS participants as required.
• Adjust service schedules and service agreements as required. 
• Manage NDIS invoicing, service scheduling in the BREVITY care system, and ensure the BREVITY database is maintained in line with registration requirements.
• Managing aged receivables effectively.
• Deliver monthly reports to the Chief Executive Officer and respond to NDIS requests as directed by the CEO.

Requirements:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check Essential.
• Current driver's license with a clean record. 
• Demonstrated administrative experience within the NDIS or mental health support sectors.
• Strong communication skills, with a particular focus on analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and commitment to the NDIS Practice Standards.
• Sound technical skills across the Microsoft Suite, and ability to learn new skills in this area.
• Experience with the BREVITY care system is advantageous, however not essential.
• Value regarding participant rights and needs, with an empathetic and supportive approach.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume (including two professional references) and a cover letter detailing your experience with NDIS administration.

For a confidential chat regarding this position, call Mark Horton on 0418227***.