Plan Manager

Let's talk about nib Thrive

nib's vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians. We know there are few greater opportunities for us to have a meaningful social impact than in keeping people healthy, and now, in supporting people with disabilities. We plan to do this through innovative, human and digital solutions to make a difference to people who seek convenience, accessibility and inclusion.

nib Thrive is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) business for the nib Group. In November 2022, nib acquired its first registered NDIS Plan Manager, since then we have continued to grow. We are now House of Brands who all operate as part of the nib Thrive family. nib Thrive currently supports more than 27,000 NDIS participants and is on track to reach its goal of supporting at least 50,000 participants by FY25. nib Thrive is currently one of the top three largest Plan Managers in Australia.

Let's talk about diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates that reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles.

nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please contact us at .

Let's talk about this role

This is 6-month fixed term contract with possibility to extend to 12-months. In this role you will be responsible for the administration of new and existing clients, through relationship management and provision of assistance with submitting claims to NDIS portal.

Your day will include managing a participant's plan including the creation of the participant, entering and retrieving data, processing of invoices, invoice submissions, creation and maintenance of participant/invoice and general notes, communicating budgets to participants and completing participant exiting processes.

Other duties will include responding to enquiries via phone and email with stakeholders that include participants and their representatives, support coordinators and providers as well as the public.

Let's talk about you

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in a customer focused role.

You can establish rapport and cultivate relationships, demonstrate empathy while retaining control in a conversation, and acknowledge your boundaries.

Furthermore, we're looking for:

• Knowledge of the NDIS (beneficial)
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn the NDIS Act, Guidelines, Code of Conduct, price guide and pricing categories
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment and to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a calm disposition
• Ability to quickly locate information from internal and external sources to convert that to a form that is understandable to all stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of using technology software and Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

At nib, we recognise that some people may only apply when their education, skills and/or experiences are identical to what an employer is looking for in a candidate. We're always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture at nib Group - so if this role resonates with you, please apply!

Let's talk about working at nib

Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we're committed to creating a flexible working environment where you're free to be you.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:

• Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance
• The opportunity to give back to the community with nibGive, including paid leave for volunteering for our nib foundation and community partners
• Support your better health - whatever that looks like for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts
• Access to our employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits
• Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment. All successful applicants will be required to obtain and hold valid NDIS clearances, including a valid working with children check as per nib's NDIS Workforce Policy.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.