Support Coordinator

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.  

 genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a welcoming, innovative, safe, empowering and respectful environment for all and living these values each and every day.  

Are you a passionate about supporting those with complex disabilities and mental illness? genU is looking for a motivated Support Coordinator to join our longstanding, purpose driven and values based organisation to make a real difference to people’s lives on a daily basis.

As a Support Coordinator you will provide individualised support to participants with a disability and/or mental illness participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

You will work together with the participant to implement the supports within the persons plan for the purpose of building capacity and improving their health, well-being and participation within the community. 

You will join and be supported by a passionate team of experience Support Coordinators and have access to a range of networking opportunities. 

This is a full-time, ongoing position based in Devonport, Tasmania. 

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience working with people with disability and/or mental illness
• Ability to network with local service providers
• Experience in support planning, working within a person centred framework
• Sound organisational and administrative abilities
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous experience in a Support Coordination position will be highly regarded.

You will also meet the below essential requirements:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Disability or Mental Health, or other relevant qualification
• Must have or be willing to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Must have completed or be willing to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety and You' orientation module.

Please click here for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.

genu staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:  

• Investment in You: In addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board.   
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.  
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits.  
• Employee Discount Program: Save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.  
• Study Scholarship: All genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University. 
• Employee Referral Program: refer someone to work at genU and receive a generous cash bonus once that person completes their 6-month qualifying period. 

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Ash Burns on 0429 392 *** or at *********@genu.org.au

This role closes on the 31st of January 2024 however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received.