Planning Officer

12 month Planning Officer position, facilitating NDIS funding plan reviews

Why join us?

We are an amazing organisation that cares for people with disabilities and our workforce.

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Planning Officer (12 month maternity leave cover) to join our team in assisting people with disabilities to live their best life. You will be instrumental in the facilitation of NDIS funding plan reviews, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring that funding plans are well-managed.

You will join a local team working under the guidance of a Service Support Manager, to explore, create and facilitate quality funding plans for people with disabilities and their and families.

What we can offer you:

• Full time hours

• 12 month contract with possibility of extension

• Attractive Salary Packaging options up to $18,550 (tax free benefits – Meal Entertainment, General Expenses and Novated Lease)

• Beautiful workspace at our Cockburn office, with parking available

• Excellent supervision and guidance 

• Outstanding work culture with friendly and supportive colleagues and teams

• Opportunities for internal and external professional development

What you will bring to the team:

• Knowledge of community development and funding opportunities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Qualification in social science, human services or equivalent

• Experience in supporting families of people with disabilities 

• Experience in planning and assessments with the NDIS

• A clear commitment to the core values of our organisation

• Knowledge of the NDIS and Present a Certificate of NDIS ‘Quality, Safety & You’ available here  

About Identitywa:

Identitywa is one of Western Australia's leading disability support agencies.  For over 45 years, we have been supporting people with a disability and their families. Identitywa works in partnership with participants and families to build a community where people with disability can enjoy fulfilled and independent lives.

How to apply:

We want to hear from you! Apply today via Seek ‘Quick Apply’ with your CV and a Cover Letter. Please visit our website to view the full job description. Applications close 22 February 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a successful applicant is identified.

As one of WA’s largest disability support agencies providing support for over 45 years, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation, encouraging applicants with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and of mature age.

We strongly encourage vaccination against Covid-19 and Influenza.

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