We invite applications for Local Area Coordination professionals to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis in Parramatta.

Full-Time or Part-Time Permanent opportunities (38 hours/30.40 hours per week)
Work-from-home flexibility of 1 to 2 days per week
Starting from SCHADS 401 $88,090 per year plus Salary packaging up to $18,550 plus Super

What you’ll be doing in this role
As a Local Area Coordinator, you would be using your people skills, ability to multitask and move with changes rapidly to assist participants to be linked to and navigate the NDIS. You will guide participants in their options to make informed choices while gathering information for the development of their NDIS plans to help further build capacity. LACs also support NDIS participants in exploring ways to achieve their goals and help them understand how the funding in their plan works

Your work will include:

Supporting people with disabilities, their families and carers by providing linkage and referrals to community and Mainstream Services and/or services funded by the NDIA’s Grant programs
With hands-on NDIS and Uniting training, you will develop a thorough understanding of how to best support NDIS participants through the various stages of their pathway
Undertake other duties as requested by the Service Area Leadership Team consistent with the general nature and responsibilities of the position
Who we’re looking for

Someone with great people skills, customer service, excellent communication and time management skills.
Background with Disability and understanding of NDIS.
Successfully manage multiple responsibilities or caseloads with efficiency and meet service delivery deadlines.
You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Even Better:

Someone who has lived experience and/or experience caring for someone with a disability

What we offer you

Tax-free salary packaging entitlements of up to $15,900 per year (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
Tax-free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year
$500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
Flexible work arrangements
Paid travel entitlements
RDOs (Rostered Day Off)
Staff discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
Hands on training, career development and mentoring with a leading provider

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals living with disabilities, those with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and members of CALD communities.