NDIS Local Area Coordinator Full-time – Max Term Contract Mowbray, TAS About the Organisation Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation focused on delivering the best of care to people of all ages, cultures, beliefs and circumstances across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. We deliver better outcomes for more than 13,000 people in our community, combining best practice with a social heart.
About the Role The NDIS Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Local Area Coordination, Community and Early Childhood teams (Tas) to support the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This position provides an office-based presence being based in Baptcare hubs. Provide Information linkage and capacity building support working with communities to build awareness, capacity and improve opportunity for people with disability to participate as active citizens.
Experience and Key Selection Criteria Engages in person led practices: Builds individual and family capacity to clarify their goals, exercise choice and control and to participate in the community. Completes all planning pathway tasks with participants in a timely manner and in accordance with NDIA practices. Engages with service providers and support people with a disability to access their services. Operates within Baptcare policies and procedures and quality framework. Makes an active commitment to the development and maintenance of a cohesive team both within Baptcare and the NDIA and participate in staff meetings, team meetings and staff development. Behaves in a way that contributes to a workplace that is free of discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Develops, measures and reviews participant outcomes within the Baptcare Outcomes Framework. Participates in meaningful community engagement and capacity building. Employs effective written and verbal communication skills including computer skills and competent use of IT and data systems. Utilises excellent organisational, time management and self-direction skills. About You You are passionate about continuing to grow your career in the NDIS Space. Solutions focused and up for making a difference, you align your approach to strategy to achieve organisational and divisional goals. You are a true business partner that instils trust in your stakeholders by demonstrating integrity and accountability.
You will ideally bring the following:
A relevant qualification in disability/community services or 2 years' experience in working with people with a disability. A relevant tertiary qualification in disability or community services How to Apply Click'Apply Now' to submit your application.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check. If you require support with the application process, please contact
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs. Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
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